Do our actions match what we say? Yale asks
According to a January 2010 study by the Yale Project on Climate Change, Americans’ Actions to Conserve Energy, Reduce Waste, and Limit Global Warming (http://ardwinna.forestry.yale.edu/emailmarketer/link.php?M=1594&N=20&L=15&F=T), there is a significant gap between Americans’ conservation attitudes and their actual behaviors. Here are some of the Yale study findings related to transportation: 76% say it is important to walk or bike instead of [...]
Soon to come – new website, Drive Less Challenge tool!
The website is being updated today, Saturday April 17. If things look strange for a bit, don’t worry… it’s all being fixed up! And in a few days, we’re launching the Drive Less Challenger tool. This will let you log your trips, choose groups to participate with, set a baseline and personal goals, and see how you’re doing compared to [...]
Specialized awards Dealer Grant for Drive Less Challenge and Menlo Velo
The Drive Less Challenge, working with Menlo Velo Bicycles, has been awarded a grant from the Specialized Dealer Grant program. The Drive Less Challenge supports the mission of the Specialized Grant program to help dealers that work with community projects to promote bicycles as sustainable transportation. Menlo Velo Bicycles, located on El Camino Real in Menlo Park, was a prize [...]
Interactive Science Inc., Microsoft, Jim Baer, and Vinod Khosla sponsor the Drive Less Challenge
Sponsors are stepping forward to support the Drive Less Challenge. Interactive Science Inc, Microsoft, Jim Baer, and Vinod Khosla have all become major sponsors. Interactive Science, Inc is a local non-profit focusing on supporting computers for education. Microsoft needs no introduction. Jim Baer is a noted real estate developer in Palo Alto. Vinod Khosla is a venture capital investor with [...]
PAUSD Families Take the Drive Less Challenge
Earth Day Event, April 19-23 PAUSD Families Take the Drive Less Challenge Palo Alto Unified School District school site events celebrating Earth Day will take place the week of April 19-23 to encourage families to reduce school commute related greenhouse gas emissions by reducing car trips and using alternative modes of transportation like walking, bicycling, riding the bus, or carpooling [...]
