Join METRO in the CA Clean Air Day pledge by Wednesday, October 5

Join METRO in the CA Clean Air Day pledge by Wednesday, October 5, 2022

It is that time of year again to join METRO in taking the CA Clean Air Day pledge, joining the pledge takes less than one minute, and can include simple action items like remote meetings, planting a tree or garden, food composting, buying local produce, riding a bike instead of driving, and of course riding public transit. To register please visit www.cleanairday.org/pledge/individual/santacruzmetro/

CA Clean Air Day is taking place Wednesday, October 5^th but the pledge can be done at any time. To further support this great initiative METRO will also be offering free fares countywide on Wednesday, October 5th and also setting up a booth at Pacific Station to increase awareness.

Take the Clean Air Day Pledge at www.cleanairday.org/pledge/individual/santacruzmetro/

Visit CleanAirDay.org to see the pledge and more information on this statewide day of action that is easy, fun, and totally California.

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About Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District:

 

Established in 1968, Santa Cruz METRO provides fixed-route and Highway 17 commuter service throughout Santa Cruz County, with limited service connecting to Monterey Salinas Transit at our Watsonville Transit Center and Santa Clara County, transporting more than 5 million passenger trips a year. METRO also operates ParaCruz paratransit service to Santa Cruz County, providing about 73,500 trips per year. METRO’s operating budget in FY21 is almost $55 million and is funded through a combination of farebox revenue, sales tax, and state and federal sources. Today it operates a fleet of 94 buses on at least 24 fixed-routes. For more information, visit www.scmtd.com. Like METRO on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SantaCruzMETRO or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/SantaCruzMETRO.

 

About Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce:

Since 1889, the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce has been committed to promoting the economic vitality and prosperity of Santa Cruz county. The Chamber continues to be the driving force in the county’s economic environment, ensuring that opportunities can be realized, risks can be mitigated, and businesses can thrive. As both a visionary for and steward of the economic environment, the Chamber provides the nexus for business, government, and education and creates the collective awareness, understanding and voice for the local community. In service of its mission, the Santa Cruz County Chamber provides programs, resources, and momentum in 3 key areas: Advocacy, Resources, and Connections. For more information, visit http://www.santacruzchamber.org/. Like the Chamber on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SantaCruzCountyChamber.

 

About Coalition for Clean Air: Since 1971, the Coalition for Clean Air has worked to protect public health, improve air quality and prevent climate change in California. With offices in Los Angeles and Sacramento, CCA advocates for effective policy solutions to achieve clean air for California. Twitter and Instagram: @CleanAirDay Facebook:www.facebook.com/CleanAirDay