Sustainable transportation initiatives represent a major part of ACC’s quest to reduce its environmental footprint. Alternative transportation also helps ease parking congestion at the college’s campuses. Here are some ideas:
- Take the bus
Beginning January 2010, ACC will offer Green Pass, a pilot program to provide free Capital Metro passes to ACC students and employees. Plan your trip here. - Use Human Power - Bike to ACC
It’s fun, it’s exercise, and it’s green! Every ACC campus has bike racks. For route info, visit the City of Austin’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program webpage for a map of the city’s bike lanes and paths, which are color-coded for ease of use. - Drive Clean
If you drive a fuel-efficient, low-emission vehicle, you could be eligible to park in a limited number of new preferred parking spots at each ACC campus. And remember, it’s always cool to carpool!
Air Quality Tips from Clean Air Force of Central Texas:
Clean Air Force of Central Texas - In the Car
- Limit driving and delay errands. For short trips consider riding a bicycle or walking. Other options include carpooling, vanpooling, working at home, teleconferencing.
- Ride the bus – Plan your trip here http://www.capmetro.org/riding/tripplanner.asp
- Don’t let engines idle unnecessarily. When you can, avoid drive-through services.
- Minimize “cold starts” by combining trips. Emission levels are highest when vehicles are first started.
- Postpone refueling your car until after 5:00 p.m. on hot, sunny days. This reduces the time that escaping fumes have to “cook” during the heat of the day and form ozone.
- Don’t overfill or “top off” the gas tank. The refuling process releases ozone-producing fumes. Check to see that the gas cap fits tightly.
- Be sure that gasoline engines (including boats and mowers) are properly tuned and maintained. Ask that the catalytic converter on your vehicle be inspected for proper function.
- Avoid traffic congestion. Whenever possible, drive during off-peak hours.
- Avoid driving for your lunch break. Take a lunch to work or walk to lunch.
