Traveling Time (Omaha)
The Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) recently released its 2010 Urban Mobility Report, which provides information about traffic congestion in 439 urban areas in the United States. Based on 2009...
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The Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) recently released its 2010 Urban Mobility Report, which provides information about traffic congestion in 439 urban areas in the United States. Based on 2009...
View ArticleTraveling Time (San Francisco)
The Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) recently released its 2010 Urban Mobility Report, which provides information about traffic congestion in 439 urban areas in the United States. Based on 2009...
View ArticleTraveling Time (San Diego)
The Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) recently released its 2010 Urban Mobility Report, which provides information about traffic congestion in 439 urban areas in the United States. Based on 2009...
View ArticleTraveling Time (Phoenix)
The Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) recently released its 2010 Urban Mobility Report, which provides information about traffic congestion in 439 urban areas in the United States. Based on 2009...
View ArticleAir Aware
The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and NOAA’s National Weather Service are encouraging Americans to “Be Air Aware” this week as part of Air Quality Awareness Week. Concentrations of air...
View ArticleCool Efficiently
When the temperature goes up outside, so does the demand for energy for cooling. Research shows that for every one degree Fahrenheit increase in outdoor air temperatures, demand for energy increases by...
View ArticleSmart Summer Driving
As the weather warms up, many people are hitting the road for summer vacation. The Alliance to Save Energy calculated that the average U.S. household will spend nearly 3,500 dollars fueling up vehicles...
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School Haze?
This is the time of year when kids head back to school. About 25 million kids ride the bus to and from school each day and experts estimate that 10 to 14 percent of all personal vehicle trips made...
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October is Children’s Health Month
Being active in nature makes kids healthier. Learn more in this infographic. Did you know that children may be more vulnerable to environmental exposures and hazards than adults? This is because...
View ArticleCar Idling
For every two minutes a car idles, it uses about the same amount of fuel it takes to drive one mile. While it may be tempting to idle your car for a few minutes to “warm it up” during winter, 30...
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National Public Health Week 2013
National Public Health Week takes place from April 1-7, 2013. This year’s theme is Public Health is ROI: Saves Lives, Saves Money. There are easy steps you can take at home, at school and on the move...
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Air Aware
Air Quality Awareness Week takes place from April 29-May 3, 2013. This year, learn more about how air quality affects your health. And, find out what you can do to protect air quality where you live....
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Bike to Work Week
May is National Bike Month and May 13-17, 2013 is Bike to Work Week. The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey shows that number of Americans commuting by bike has increased by 47 percent...
View ArticleOn the Road Again…
The weather is warming up, school is winding down…it’s road trip season! According to the Alliance to Save Energy, the average U.S. household will spend about 3,300 dollars on transportation this year....
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Back to School
It’s that time – students and teachers are headed back to school! As you and your family get ready to learn, keep these tips in mind for a healthier, greener school year. Travel to school efficiently....
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New Mexico Arbor Day
Did you know the state tree of New Mexico is the piñon pine? National Arbor Day takes place on April 25, 2014, but New Mexico’s state celebration of Arbor Day is on March 14. This is the perfect time...
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Bike to Work Week
May is National Bike Month and May 12-16, 2014 is Bike to Work Week. The number of Americans commuting by bike increased by 47 percent between 2000 and 2011. Bike commuting rates in large,...
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Back to School
It’s that time – students and teachers are headed back to school! As you and your family get ready to learn, keep these tips in mind for a healthier, greener school year. Travel to school efficiently....
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The Power of Parks
Have you visited your local park lately? Not only do the parks in our communities provide space for picnics and little league games, they also provide us with important health and environmental...
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