Car-Free Commuting: Good for the Earth, Convenient for Workers
Massachusetts Car-Free Week may cut down on traffic and vehicle emissions, but a change in work travel has other benefits as well.
Today is World Car-Free Day, an international movement to cut down on vehicle emissions. As Massachusetts Car-Free Week winds down, the idea of a nontraditional workweek with less driving can be beneficial not only for the earth, but employers and employees as well. This week the state has encouraged commuters to leave behind their cars and opt for walking, bicycling, public transit or carpooling. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick started the week off with a car-free day. Patrick began his Monday on foot, walking from his Milton home to Milton High School for a Harvest for Students presentation. After the event, Patrick and his staff walked to the T station for a subway ride to the State House. While Patrick’s schedule can sometimes …
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