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What You Can Do This Fall
The leaves are starting to fall and relief from the scorching summer temperatures is on the way. But cooler temperatures don’t always mean improved air quality. There are several simple steps you can take to reduce air pollution in Middle Tennessee during the fall and winter seasons.
- Try trip chaining. Combine errands and reduce or postpone trips.
- Keep your car properly maintained, including regular tune-ups, oil changes and making sure your tires are properly inflated.
- Schedule your day to avoid peak traffic times.
- Bring your lunch to work.
- Skip the drive-thru, and go inside.
- Make plans to carpool or take the bus. Doing this even one day a week for a year can save you on average more than $600 in driving costs and 1,200 miles on your vehicle!
The Clean Air Partnership (CAP) of Middle Tennessee is a non-profit organization focused on air quality in Davidson and the surrounding seven counties. CAP works to encourage lifestyle changes by promoting concepts like carpooling, mass transit, and regular car maintenance. From air alert notices to finding rideshare partners, CAP is a one-stop information source connecting people with the resources they need to make smart transportation choices.
We want all Tennesseans to become more aware of their air and how they contribute to the problem or the solution. Together we can clear the air.
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