Ventura County's Rideshare Week 2008, October 6-10

Give your car a break in 2008!

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Take the Fast Lane to Savings!

 

Drive less and save money on gas, plus insurance and vehicle wear and tear. Meanwhile, you help keep Ventura County’s air cleaner and ease traffic congestion which causes longer commutes and more pollution. Click here to Calculate Your $avings.

 

Save time by multitasking. When you take the bus you can catch up on work, read or plan ahead. No need to spend time at the gym when you get your workout walking or bicycling to work. Ventura County’s Bikeways map is online.

 

Save yourself. Studies show that fighting traffic wears you down. When you carpool, other people in the car help diffuse the stress. Or, leave the driving to someone else by riding in a carpool, vanpool or taking the bus. Find matches for carpooling or vanpooling, Bus Schedules, Train Schedules.

 

Save the day: Sign up for the Ventura County Guaranteed Ride Home Program, a special safety net for ridesharers. You can take car of an emergency even if you didn't drive your car today.

 

Factsheets and Information to Download

 

 

Tips for Employers

 

External Links for more information:

Fact Sheets from the California Air Resources Board, and US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Transportation and Air Quality

 

 

Federal Highway Administration

 

 

 

Ventura County Star Eye on the Environment: Commuters urged to save money, air

 

Other Dates to Remember:

National Pollution Prevention Week 2008 - September 15-19

 

California Walk to School Day - October 1, 2008

 

Bike to Work Week - May 11-15, 2009