The Bureau of Transportation Statistics’ National Household Travel Survey (2009) found that Americans took 1.1 billion trips a day, and that over 83% of those took place in personal vehicles (cars, vans, light trucks).
The EPA attributes 26% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the US to transportation, and the Department of Transportation reports that car transportation is by far the largest source of household carbon emissions, accounting for an estimated 47% of the carbon footprint for a typical American family with two cars. This means that reducing our use of cars is one of the most effective ways to reduce carbon emissions in our day-to-day lives.
The health benefits of walking, in particular, are well documented. It’s not just good for the planet – it’s good for your physical and mental wellbeing, too!
The EPA attributes 26% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the US to transportation, and the Department of Transportation reports that car transportation is by far the largest source of household carbon emissions, accounting for an estimated 47% of the carbon footprint for a typical American family with two cars. This means that reducing our use of cars is one of the most effective ways to reduce carbon emissions in our day-to-day lives.
The health benefits of walking, in particular, are well documented. It’s not just good for the planet – it’s good for your physical and mental wellbeing, too!
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