Module 5: Alternative Transportation
Resources
Overview
- The Clean Air Campaign issues Smog Alerts on days when the
concentrations of ozone, particulate pollution, or both are expected to
reach unhealthy levels. Go to www.cleanaircampaign.org to sign up to receive Smog
Alert e-mails.
- According to the Federal Highway Administration, Metro
Atlantans drive more miles per capita than do the residents of nearly
every other major U.S. city.
- In the past decade, according to the Metro Atlanta Chamber
of Commerce, metro Atlanta added almost 1 million people, and most of
us—more than 76 percent—continue to drive alone.
Program planning
- Benefits can include the following:
- Improved health
- Less absenteeism
- Lower health-care costs
- Recognition and awards
- A recruitment tool
- Increased employee retention
- Tax benefits
- Energy savings
- Sample survey
- Sample policy
- Planning document
Identifying options
- Teleworking
- Carpooling
- Mass Transit
- Vanpooling
- Flextime
- Alternative Schedules
- Walk
- Bike
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Fleet Options
