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Neighborhood associations, churches and other community groups

• Share a ride with a neighbor.
• Keep up the good work of carpooling kids to activities and school.
• Have fun competing in the Car-Lite Diet program each May.
• Help your neighbors learn about energy efficient solutions for their homes.
• Publicize tips in the neighborhood newsletter so residents learn about actions they should take on Clean Air Action Days.
• Consider adopting a "Community Car" in the neighborhood so residents don’t need a second vehicle.

School districts

• Study and implement "no idling" policies for school buses.
• Get involved with school bus companies to "green" their fuel.
• Organize and implement a Clean Air Action Day plan for school and facility operations.

Local governments

• Adopt eco-responsible policies and procedures responsive to Clean Air Action Days, including facilities management and government fleet maintenance.
• Help improve transportation options for local residents.
• Support local companies that work hard at reducing emissions voluntarily.