According to Metro Transit, the average commuter emits 2.6 tons of greenhouse gases annually just driving to work.  The World Carfree Network is an umbrella organization that works worldwide to provide people with alternatives to single vehicles by supporting outreach programs and education. Combined with our local transit information and the coupons in our books, you can celebrate Carfree Day and make a lifetime habit change. One of the best Carfree Network programs is the UK based Autoholics Anonymous (open to all), which has a twelve step program and this message: More...

If you bike or bus three times per week, you are eligible for the Guaranteed Ride Home program, which sends you two coupons for $25 each for cabs, buses or trains. Use them for bad weather, emergencies, or if you work late. More...

If you need a car to run an errand, in an emergency, or to pick something up, there is a carshare option around town. More...

Our own Metro Transit offers many ways to commute and support renewable energy. More...

Driving to work can be tedious, polluting and costly. You can save thousands of dollars annually by leaving the car at home and busing, biking, or vanpooling. There are even chances to win prizes through the Commuter Challenge. But the best reward of all is seeing the community from a new perspective. More...

Your airline miles may be your largest climate impact, so until biodiesel planes take flight, offset your miles at carboncounter.org. For example, a trip from MSP to LAX generates 1,379 lbs of CO2, while a flight to Tokyo generates 4,651 lbs of CO2. Write your yearly miles on our renewable energy page or on a piece of scrap paper. More...