Most forms of transportation involve the combustion of fossil fuels, which adds to the problem of air pollution. Air pollution problems and carbon dioxide emissions are most intense where the traffic is most dense, around cities and airports, for example. Carpooling, keeping your tires adequately inflated, changing your car’s air filter, driving a fuel efficient or hybrid car, taking public transportation, and not idling your car are all important steps you can take to reduce your carbon dioxide emissions, cut down on air pollution and save money.

In addition to the pollution issues, traffic (especially road traffic) and associated construction work also contributes to issues such as congestion, noise pollution and the disruption of ecosystems.  City transportation planning and project development reflects the desires of the community, while accounting for the impacts on both the natural and human environments. Transportation projects are closely looked at to see how they might impact the community, the natural environment, and our health and welfare.

City Ride Share Program

In order to mitigate the pollution caused by employees commuting to the Civic Center, the Public Works Department is encouraging employees to carpool or ride Orange County Transportation Authority buses. If you are a city employee interested in forming or joining a carpool, please contact the Public Works Department. We will enter your name, work phone number, & city department, as well as your city of residence and zip code into the Rideshare Matching database. You will then receive a printout. The Public Works Department also administers the Guaranteed Ride Home Program for the benefit of carpool participants working at the Civic Center. If you are stranded at work due to car problems, or if you or your driver must go home early due to illness or emergency, we will loan you a city vehicle or reimburse taxi fare if no vehicle is available. You must be a permanent employee, and you must register your carpool with Public Works to be eligible for this program. For more information on how to register for these programs, please call Stachelski, Bob at (714) 536-5523.

Look through the links below to find more ways to cut your carbon dioxide emissions, find public transportation, and State transportation initiatives.

Links:

California Clean Cars Campaign  
www.calcleancars.org/

California Department of Transportation (CalTrans)
http://www.dot.ca.gov/

California Hydrogen Highway  
hydrogenhighway.ca.gov/

CalStart Clean Transportation Solutions
www.calstart.org

Orange County (District 12) CalTrans
http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist12/

Orange County Transportation Authority
http://www.octa.net/

SUV Solutions
www.suvsolutions.org