Sept. 23 is Car Free Day, and the Metropolitan Council of Governments (COG) is urging residents in the Washington, D.C. area to put down the car keys.
Register for the international event at carfreemetrodc.org, which is organized by the Commuter Connections program at COG and is designed to encourage residents to embrace a greener lifestyle.
By taking the pledge at carfreemetrodc.org, participants not only help reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, they also save money on gas and parking and improve their health. All those who register are entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes.
“Car Free Day is a chance to explore greener transportation and contribute to a healthier environment,” said Daniel Sheehan, Commuter Connections director. “With traffic congestion increasing, this is a perfect opportunity to experience the benefits of transit, bicycling, carpooling, and other options.”
This year, Car Free Day is on September 23 – a great chance to try a greener way of traveling in the DMV, including 12+ local bus systems, MARC, VRE, Metro, and Capital Bikeshare. Take the pledge to go green and win prizes: https://t.co/EhRDBTU6sV 🚆 pic.twitter.com/XmEg3SJonm
— COG (@MWCOG) August 14, 2024
