Transportation is one of our society’s largest contributors
to local air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Come to the 2009 Living Green Expo to learn how to reduce your transportation costs, simple and easy ways to change your commute, the latest on alternative technology vehicles and more!
Our transportation choices impact the air we breathe and the water we drink.
Most air pollution from cars and trucks comes from the burning of fuel. You can reduce pollution from these sources by using less fuel, using cleaner fuels, and using fuel more cleanly.
Changing your commuting patterns and transportation choices not only reduce your impacts on the environment—it can save you money too!
Take this example: For her 54-mile round-trip daily commute, Shannon, an MPCA employee, saves over $1,900 a year by carpooling just 10 days a month!
At the 2009 Living Green Expo
Workshops are devoted to transportation choices and how they affect the world around us, covering topics like Livable Communities, Choosing a Green Car, and the Impact of Travel.
Ready for a new car? Whether you are looking for a new car today, or just want to see what technology is around the corner, the 2009 Living Green Expo has what you are looking for.
The Expo will feature several “green” vehicles including electric hybrids, electric plug-ins, and other innovative technologies in the alternative vehicle area.
Several exhibitors will be on hand to provide information on fuel-efficient and hybrid vehicles.
Commuting options. Learn more about alternative commuting options that will lower your fuel costs and reduce your carbon footprint. Living Green Expo exhibitors and workshops will provide you with resources, tips, and information ontelecommuting, commuter bike leagues, urban cycling, and choosing a green car.
Take the bus to the Expo for FREE. Metro Transit is offering the Go Greener Pass, good for free rides to the Expo on Metro Transit buses and light-rail trains, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (May 2 & 3 only). They've also set up an online trip planner to make your transit experience as easy as possible.
Biking is…fashionable? Want to see the latest in bike gear and apparel? If you are considering a switch to biking but don’t know the first thing about what to wear, don’t miss the Bike Walk Active Transportation Fashion Show on Saturday, 1:30 p.m. on the main stage.
You can reduce pollution from these sources by using less fuel, using cleaner fuels, and using fuel more cleanly.
