The Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham provides two major initiatives that promote the benefits of reducing miles on our roads and improving air quality in Jefferson and Shelby Counties.
CommuteSmart
The CommuteSmart (www.CommuteSmart.org) program was created in 1999 to help alleviate traffic congestion and reduce air pollution in Jefferson and Shelby counties. CommuteSmart encourages the reduction of single-occupancy commuting and educates commuters on cleaner modes of transportation. Some of these methods include carpooling, vanpooling, bicycling, walking, teleworking and public transit.
CommuteSmart is federally-funded, and all CommuteSmart services are provided at no cost to local companies and their employees. CommuteSmart participants must live or work in Jefferson or Shelby counties.
News
- CommuteSmart to host 10th Annual Bike to Work Day on May 17th.... April 18, 2013 11:17 AM
- Birmingham ranks 2nd in nation as solo commuter city September 20, 2012 4:35 PM
- Get paid to carpool through ride-sharing program April 11, 2012 8:07 AM
- Bike From Work Day April 3, 2012 10:38 AM
- Vallocycle March 26, 2012 9:46 PM
Alabama Partners for Clean Air
Alabama Partners for Clean Air (www.AlabamaCleanAir.org) is an affiliation of public, private and nonprofit organizations working to implement voluntary strategies that improve air quality in Jefferson and Shelby counties. APCA's goals are to achieve and maintain compliance with national air quality standards, to protect and improve public health, to minimize the economic impacts on existing businesses, and to maximize the potential for economic growth. The RPCGB uses local funds to leverage federal funding for this program. APCA affiliates educate businesses and groups on best air quality practices, voluntary emissions testing, alternative fuels and ridesharing.
News
- Birmingham meets federal air quality standards for first time in 30 years January 10, 2013 9:39 AM
- EPA Announces Next Round of Clean Air Standards to Reduce Harmful Soot Pollution... December 14, 2012 1:31 PM
- Birmingham ranks 2nd in nation as solo commuter city September 20, 2012 4:35 PM
- Ozone Season in Effect May 10, 2012 6:24 PM
- Air Quality Expo May 6, 2012 3:16 PM
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