How can my driving practices reduce ozone levels?

• Vehicle Maintenance
  • Keep your car tuned and tires properly inflated to increase mileage and save fuel
  • Dejunk the trunk and passenger areas; your vehicle burns more fuel and releases more pollutants when there’s extra weight 

• Refueling
  • Refuel after 5 p.m. to reduce gasoline emissions
  • Stop refueling at the "Click” to avoid overfilling and excess fumes

  • Tighten your gas cap to reduce vapor leakage 

• Green Commuting Options
  •  Walk or bike to work. See local bike route map
  • Utilize the new and improved public transportation system.
  • Carpool, rideshare
     
    
• Reduce Vehicle Trips
  • Delay or combine errands into one trip  

  • Carpool, walk, bike or use public transit whenever possible

• Driving Habits
  • Plan your commute to avoid rush hours and congested routes
  • Avoid “jackrabbit’ starts and stops
  • Use cruise control on highways to increase mileage and reduce fuel use
  • Drive the speed limit; gas mileage decreases rapidly above 60 mph
  • Reduce idling; running your car for even short periods wastes more fuel than restarting the engine
  • Don’t forget to use the windshield sun shields; it takes more energy to cool a hot car
  • Buy the most fuel efficient vehicle to fit your needs. Use the EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide in selecting a vehicle.
  • Use clean, alternate fuels for your vehicle when possible (E85, CNG, Biodiesel) 

There are many ways to help reduce ozone levels. Please explore the following options:

• Your Driving Practices 
• At Home
• For Businesses
• For Employees