People Power Your Errands

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The typical Massachusetts household drives an average of 60 miles each day, assuming two cars per home.  All of our driving is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. 

Make a commitment to walk or bike on a regular errand each week. Take your child to and from school, meet with friends, mail a package, and grocery shop--start with one and increase the number of carless errands over time. You also help keep businesses vibrant by walking or biking to the local stores and restaurants in your neighborhood. Apps such as Google Maps can make it easy by finding the best walking or biking routes and trip times. 

The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly, and walking and biking are both considered moderate exercise. Good for the environment and good for your health.

  1. Replace a drive to the gym with a walk around the neighborhood.
  2. Commit to running errands on foot or by bike at least once a week. Support local businesses.
  3. Walk your children to school regularly. Walking to school not only improves children's physical health, it improves their ability to concentrate.
  4. Park once, shop twice. Are two places you want to visit within a short walk? Park at one and walk to the other. 
  5. Think before you drive. Could you walk or bike instead?
  6. Be an advocate for walkable or bikeable cities, so roads and walkways can be designed to be safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

Organizations and programs that promote safer walking and bicycling

Studies on transportation and climate change

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By Phil_PosnerApril 29th 2020

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