Go Green While Getting Around
With 76 percent of Americans getting to work by driving alone (US Census Bureau), “green commuting” offers an opportunity to make a big difference for the environment. Simply changing the way you commute can radically reduce the amount of air pollution, greenhouse gases, and carbon emissions you produce each day. Plus, alternative modes of transportation can benefit your health, save you money, and even lead to new friendships (hello, carpool buddies!).
Here are some tips on how you can green your commute- the eco-friendly way:
If you need more incentive to try a greener commute, try calculating your commuting costs and carbon footprint online. You might find that one of the green options could save you money and help the environment. So give green commuting a try!
The roads leading into our center are not conducive to riding a bicycle. There are no bike paths and no shoulders or sidewalks. Hundreds of people would bike into walk if it were not so dangerous.
Hi Brian,
Thanks for always keeping safety first! If you are uncomfortable biking to work, I’d recommend trying some of our other tips that don’t require you to give up your vehicle. These other tips are environmentally friendly, and could still save you some money each year.
How about working with the city to make biker safer? Those few brave souls who are doing it now are in danger every day.
Great idea Lin. It looks as though the City of Hampton is already working to improve biking and walking safety throughout the city, and there is an opportunity to voice opinions on Sept 24th. More information can be found in this article: http://www.dailypress.com/news/hampton/dp-nws-hampton-evg-bike-pedestrian-plan-20160702-story.html