Long Island will once again be joining more than 1,500 cities in 40 countries around the world in celebrating Car Free Day on Monday, September 22. On that day, people are encouraged to get around without cars, and instead ride a train, bus, walk, bicycle, carpool, or just drive less. Last year, more than 2,500 Long Islanders pledged to be car free or car-light, resulting in the avoidance of more than 65,000 miles of driving and 33 tons of CO2 emissions. So far, more than 900 Long Islanders have pledged. More than 70 organizations are participating in Car Free Day Long Island, with more joining every day. Pledge to be car-free or car-light for the second annual Car Free Day Long Island at CarFreeDayLI.com/pledge. Using cars less by choosing more sustainable travel choices will build awareness, reduce traffic, conserve energy, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce parking problems and save money!
Source: CarFreeDayLI.com
