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Large portions of East Tennessee are designated non-attainment areas for air quality. A major source of pollutants is combustion of fossil fuels by motor vehicle usage. To reduce vehicle emissions, the Knoxville Transportation Planning Organization created Smart Trips, an initiative that works with employers and the general public to promote alternative transportation. The program helps employers design commuter strategies tailored to specific worksites, encouraging non-single occupant vehicle (SOV) travel. This is accomplished through tools such as incentives, carpool database, parking management, and awareness training. In addition, a marketing campaign targets the general public, promoting non-SOV options to a wider audience than would be reached through employer outreach alone. By using alternative transportation, commuters have been reducing the number of drive-alone miles, thereby saving money and, more importantly, improving air quality by reducing vehicle emissions.
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Doug Lawyer | Posted: 8 April 2009
excellent program that deserves more support to make an even greater impact!
Ben Epperson | Posted: 7 April 2009
I support smart trips. Help them help us make a lasting change for our city.
Jay Price | Posted: 3 April 2009
Smart trips is a great way to encourage people to try alternative means of getting to work, and once they try some, they stick with it. I hope to see Smart Trips continue its great work here in Knoxville.
Madeleine Weil | Posted: 3 April 2009
This is a very deserving program working on one of Knoxville's biggest challenges.
C S | Posted: 3 April 2009
Parking management - now there is a good idea. How about satellite parking with Vans into the city & UT. I too support Smart Trips
glenn taylor | Posted: 2 April 2009
What a great program! People and the environment benefit! What more could you ask for?
K W | Posted: 2 April 2009
Smart Trips is an asset to Knoxville. I hope it continues to grow.
Bill Schwenterly | Posted: 2 April 2009
Smart Trips is a great way to save energy, save money, reduce pollution, and make new friends among your co-workers at the same time!
Jonathan McLain | Posted: 2 April 2009
TPO and Smart Trips are looking out for East TN. Awesome!
M Trimm | Posted: 2 April 2009
It's terrific - saving money and the environment!
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