ECOMETRO EDITORS / Monday, October 1, 2007 04:09 AMDriving to work can be tedious, polluting, and costly. Find resources for commuting by other means at
511.org. We love the blog
Walking Berkeley, where local Jen English finds events, takes photos and posts updates about upcoming walks. She set the goal of walking every possible street in town, and has documented her journeys through each neighborhood with photos and insights.
Screenshot of Walking Berkeley.
Walking is free, healthy and a good way to see the neighborhood. Find the best way to trot around your area in Oakland with the Walk Oakland! Map & Guide at local
bookshops and
bike stores.
Kids can find the best walking or biking route through
Safe Routes to School. Families can participate in
National Walk to School Day in early October. Finding your best route on public transportation is easy with the
511Trip Planner, which calculates your route based on starting and ending point.
And remember, if you drive and are idling for more than 15 seconds, like at a school or office, turn your car off. Use
carboncounter.org to determine how much CO2your commute creates.
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