Reduce District Vehicle Trips & Emissions

Scope

  • Upgrade of District vehicle fleet mix with low emission vehicles
  • Encouragement of carpool with flexible work schedules; and Enhancement of teleconference capabilities

Benefits

  • Reduces non-methane organic gases (NMOG) and nitrous oxides (NOx), which contribute to unhealthy levels of smog
  • Reduces toxic air pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and 1, 3 butadiene.
  • Reduces Greenhouse Gases (CO2)

District Goal Achievement

  • Goal 1: Achieve and maintain air quality standards for public health and environmental protection
  • Goal 2: Promote climate action/energy conservation strategies
  • Goal 3: Enhance public and community relations and promote environmental justice