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Ride Your Bike

Ride Your Bike

Biking around NYC is easier than ever. There are over 1000 miles of bike lanes (over 65 miles are protected, 40% more than last year!) and over 700 Citibike Stations, and more of both every day. Try them out and see how much fun it is to ride around NYC.
Learn more about cycling in NYC. Check out Citi Bike NYC
Use Public Transportation

Use Public Transportation

Ride a bus or subway and spend your commute reading, chatting, or relaxing. MTA riders keep 400 million pounds of pollution out of the air. Visit MTA.info, the NYC Department of Transportation to find the fastest ways around the city.
Turn Off Your Engine

Turn Off Your Engine

Got to make a stop in your car? Idling for even 11 seconds wastes more fuel than restarting your engine. Plus, curbside idling is illegal – even if you're sitting in your car. Save some gas and spare yourself a ticket.

Skip the Plane

Skip The Plane

Take a train or coach bus and you'll avoid both long airport lines and grueling security checks. Air travel is also a major source of human-induced climate change – traveling by train or bus produces 85% less pollution than a plane flight.

Take a Sustainable Vacation

Take A Sustainable Vacation

There are travel agencies that specialize in eco-tourism. Work with one before your next trip and you can minimize your eco-footprint. Who knew! Ecotourism In Depth

Choose a Fuel Efficient Car

Choose a Fuel Efficient Car

Want to save money and emit fewer greenhouse gases? Hybrid cars do all that and more. Want even bigger savings? Try a fully electric vehicle and can save you up to half (!) on fuel costs.
Learn more about fuel efficiency

Get a Tune-Up

Get a Tune-Up

A quick trip to the mechanic can make a big difference – your car will run better and be more fuel efficient. Ask about your tires, too. Properly inflated tires improves gas mileage. It also reduces your carbon emissions.

Choose a Fuel Efficient Car

Rent Electric

Rental companies have heard our calls for more fuel-efficient cars and stocked their fleets with hybrids and electric vehicles. Give one a whirl next time.