Transportation

Objectives

• learn about fuel use & alternative means of transport,

• prevent further pollution,• travel options, &• share your knowledge with

others

Source: Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research

Know Your Transportation Nationally, most car trips are ____ miles.

a) less than 3   b) 5-10 miles c) 10-15 miles d) over 15

What percent of the world’s fossil fuel do Americans use?a) 15% b) 30% c) 50% d) 75%

Of that percent, what amount do automobiles consume? a) 15%  b) 30% c) 50% d) 75%

How many pounds of CO2 are emitted when burning one gallon of gas ?

a) 1 b) 3 c) 5 d) 20

A report from 2002 finds the annual delay per rush hour traveler has grown from 16 hours to hours ____ a year since 1982.

a) 18 b) 20 c) 32 d) 46

Nationally, most car trips are ____ miles. a) less than 3   b) 5-10 miles c) 10-15 miles d) over 15

What percent of the world’s fossil fuel do Americans use?a) 15% b) 30% c) 50% d) 75%

Of that percent, what amount do automobiles consume? a) 15%  b) 30% c) 50% d) 75%

How many pounds of CO2 are emitted when burning one gallon of gas ?

a) 1 b) 3 c) 5 d) 20

A report from 2002 finds the annual delay per rush hour traveler has grown from 16 hours to hours ____ a year since 1982.

a) 18 b) 20 c) 32 d) 46

Know Your Transportation

Baseline• If you own a car:

o How many miles do you drive a year? National Average is 17,000

o What is your miles/gallon? National Average is 23.8

• Do you own a boat, atv, lawnmower?• Sum the gallons used per year and

multiply by 20 and that approximates the pounds of CO2 generated per year… by you.

Every SECOND in America, cars collectively burn 3,000 gallons of gasoline and release 60,000 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Do today: Drive SmartMaximize your current MPG

• Unload extra weight• Correct tire pressure• Get a tune up• Turn off engine when idling > 1

minute• Fuel when cool• Don’t top off• Avoid traffic jams

Today: Walk or Bike

• Set a goal: Once a week for an errand or work

• Get a bicycle (used?)• Join a bike Group

• Get to know the bike trails in your area

• Walk to an errand or for exerciseo Plan ahead!

Share A Ride

• Work• School• Parents• RecreationHow?• Car pool• Bundle your

errands• Telecommunication

so Webinar,etc.

Combining ErrandsCombining several errands into one longer trip so your engine will stay warm. This helps you get things done and reduces traffic congestion and air pollution.

Tips:1. Keep a running list of the errands you need to do.2. Group together items located near each other.3. Plan ahead to give yourself enough time.4. Think before you take off: Do I really need to make this trip? Can I combine it with another trip later?5. Make sure your cloth bags are in the car

Carpooling Benefits

465 gallons930 gallons 00465 gallons

Gasoline

9160 pounds18320 pounds .916 pounds

Carbon Dioxide

31 pounds61 pounds1.39 grams Nitrogen Oxides

460 pounds921 pounds20.9 grams Carbon Monoxide

62 pounds123 pounds2.8 grams Hydrocarbons

10,00020,000Miles Traveled

w/ carpoolingw/o carpooling

Pollution or Fuel ConsumptionAmount per Mile

Pollutant Problem

Public Transit: Why?• Allows safe working and multi-tasking• Stimulates economic development• Saves money• Creates jobs• Gets people to work• Eases traffic congestion• Fosters more livable communities• Boosts real estate values• Improves air quality• Reduces energy consumption• Ensures safety• Enhances mobility during emergencies

(American Public Transportation Association)

Public Transit: Just Do It

• Try it first• Great Resources

o www.rtd-denver.como http://www.drcog.org

/index.cfm

Augment Public Transportation

Before you ride your bike to the bus, know the rules• If riding light rail, you

need a Permit Card

Flying

• 20,319,276,869 gallons of fuel were used by the major, national, and regional airline carriers in the year 2000 at an estimated fuel cost of $16,385,169,282.o How many pounds of CO2 is that?

• Airline fuel economy per passenger mile has improved by 61 percent over the last three decades. However, air travel growth is outpacing airline fuel efficiency gains

Fly or Drive?

• Air Travel Carbon Footprint Calculator• How far are you driving?• What are your driving?• Carbon Neutral Travel

Food & Transportation?

• 3 calories in transportation energy are used to provide 1 calorie of foodo Buy locally grown foodo Buy in seasono Organic

• Buy goods made in the USA

Long Term

•When it is time to replace your car:oHybridoElectricoAlternative Fuel

•Avoid Gas-Powered Motors•Avoid Polluting Products

What changes are you willing to make?

Summary

• Overall objectives of emissions reduction:o Living lightly on the Eartho Saving resources and money

• Rethink! Now is the time for Elegant Simplicity• Questions?

Thank you for Coming