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A bus with as few people as seven passengers is more fuel efficient than the average single occupant auto used for commuting.

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Lawn and garden equipment users unknowingly add to the problem by spilling 17 million gallons of fuel each year while refilling their outdoor power equipment.

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The energy and resources needed to build one medium-sized car could produce 100 bicycles.

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The U.S. uses about half of the world's gasoline.

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Most cars on the road carry only one person. In fact, we have so much extra room in just 140 million cars that everyone in Western Europe could fit in them with us.

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What you can do:

• Walk, ride a bike, skateboard or rollerblade on short trips.

• Combine trips or skip unnecessary vehicle trips.

• Take the bus. Call METRO at 513-621-4455 or TANK at 859-331-TANK for a schedule.

• RideShare by calling 241-RIDE.

• Don't use gasoline powered lawn equipment until after 6 p.m.

• Conserve electricity by turning off unused lights, televisions, computers and radios.

• Spread the word... share this information with others so we can all do our share for cleaner air!