Alternative Modes of Transportation
Why Should You Be Concerned?
Quality of Life
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Are you tired of sitting in traffic?
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Do you want to continue enjoying unobstructed views of the mountains?
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Are you concerned how our children will impact the environment?
Health
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, there are steps
you can take to help improve our quality of life and health. Automobiles
are the single largest source of air pollution in Boulder County (emission
sources). That means that each of us who drive automobiles contribute to
the problem.
You can make a difference.
Growth projections for
Boulder County show approximately 62,000 additional automobiles in Boulder
County by the year 2010. If projections hold true, traffic congestion will
continue to become more and more of a problem, as we will be driving twice
as much by the year 2015.
What can you do to improve air quality?
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Consolidate errands into a single trip.
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Bike or walk when feasible.
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Ride the bus once a week or get an
RTD
ECO-Pass that allows you unlimited use on any RTD bus.
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Establish a telecommute program at your office.
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Teach your kids, your neighbors, and friends that they can make a
difference.
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Call
Ride Arrangers at (303)
458-POOL to locate others who want to share
rides and expenses....it will save you money.
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