Green Your Ride
Climate Action Counts is a statewide effort mobilizing Californians to take everyday climate actions at home and in their neighborhoods. Take the pledge and help fight climate change by greening your ride and more!
Walk, bike, use public transit, carpool or consider a zero-emission vehicle.
Just walking or biking a few trips a week can reduce your householdβs carbon footprint by up to 1,000 pounds of CO2 annually. Thatβs like taking a car off the road!
Resources:
π Sustainable Transportation β CoolCalifornia, California Air Resources Board
π Zero emission vehicle programs β Climate Action, State of California
π Driving Clean Assistance Program β Community Housing Development Corporation
π Clean Mobility Options β California Climate Investments and California Energy Commission
π Electric For All β Veloz
π Save up to 90% on vehicle AC repair with Cool Air Rebate β Click here to see if you qualify
Did You Know?
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Amount of U.S. emissions that come from transportation, primarily cars and trucks
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Amount of carbon dioxide you can save annually by choosing to take public transportation even for only a few trips
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Amount of carbon dioxide emissions you could save by carpooling with a co-worker
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How lower EV lifecycle emissions can be than gasoline and diesel vehicles
Partner Spotlights
CARB will use every tool at its disposal to continue our critical work to clean the air and address the climate crisis. The health and well-being of all Californians depends on it β especially those who live in underserved communities with unhealthy air. California is committed to continuing our work to move toward a clean transportation system and a sustainable economy.”
β Liane Randolph, former CARB chair
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CARB is the primary state agency responsible for actions to protect public health from the harmful effects of air pollution. From guiding the activities of 35 local air pollution control districts, to leading our states efforts to address global climate change, CARB has pioneered many of the approaches now used worldwide to address air quality problems.
With transportation, little trips matter and together we can make a big impact. Californians have the power to collectively make a big difference by choosing to shift how we travel, even if itβs only one trip a week. When students and families walk to school or more people carpool, vanpool, ride a bike or take public transit, our entire community benefits. Give it a try!”
β Mellissa Meng, Executive Director
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North Natomas Jibe is a Sacramento nonprofit helping our neighborhood choose greener transportation that advance a thriving community. We make it easier for kids to walk and bike to school and help people get to work and run errands without needing to drive alone. There are simple changes you can make to be part of the movement! Here are some great ways to start:
- Combine errands and do them all in one trip instead of many.
- Instead of dropping your student at school, park and walk from several blocks away.
- Walk to lunch instead of driving.
