Gas-guzzling cars not only increase our dependence on crude oil and reduce our limited supply, but they also harm our air quality and increase greenhouse gas emissions.

Vehicle Credits Go easy on the brakes and avoid hard accelerations. Reduce time spent idling. Unload unnecessary items in your trunk to reduce weight. 2 Maintain your vehicle and check your tire pressure regularly to improve fuel economy by up to 3%. 1 Don't top off your gas tank - stop at the click and tighten the cap. 1 Refuel after 6:00pm. 1 Don't drive alone - carpool instead. 3 Sell your car or downsize to a smaller vehicle - if you've already done it, take credit!. 10

Walk, Bike or Bus Credit Ride your bike, carpool, take the bus or walk to work or school at least once per week 2 Ride your bike, carpool, take the bus or walk to work or school daily 10

Copies of the Green Neighbor booklet are available at all Austin libraries.
For additional information, call 974-2550.