Winter means something different for every region—especially when it comes to climate. But whether the sun is shining or the snow is falling, clean air programs across the country can continue to promote the simple steps that help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.

To help achieve cleaner air this winter, It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air especially encourages you to endorse the two simple steps for winter: trip chaining and telecommuting.

Some people are telecommuting and others are teleworking. What's the difference? We know telecommuting offers bottom-line benefits for employers, employees, and the community. So why aren't more people doing it?

 Trip chaining
 
 Telecommuting
 
 Download our flyer with these two winter tips

 
Did You Know: Emissions are highest when a vehicle is started "cold." For example, starting a 5-mile trip when the engine is cold generates about 17% more nitrogen oxides and 50% more volatile organic compounds than the same trip when the car is started warm.

In the Mojave Desert region, people from all walks of life are learning that "clean air is everybody's business!"

Kelley Walters from Chattanooga-Hamilton County APCB wants to build on her PR and marketing skills to promote a unique outreach project she's working on. She's hoping someone on the Exchange will recommend a good educational workshop. FHWA helped by posting information about a recurring 6-week on-line course, Environmental Communication for Behavior Change, which is facilitated by the Duke Environmental Leadership Program.

Is your program really working? In order to implement a public education campaign that truly makes a difference in your community you need the right tools. It All Adds Up is here to give you those tools. After all, why reinvent the wheel if you don't have to?