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| Ranking |
Effective Practice |
| Description |
Transportation behavior has a significant effect on the environment. Idling a vehicle adds emissions to our atmosphere, which in turn deteriorates air quality and contributes to smog and climate change. Toronto’s “Turn it Off” initiative sought to encourage motorists to avoid idling their cars when picking up or dropping off at school or at public transportation terminals.
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has also has a national anti-idling program and has developed an Idle-Free Zone Web site (http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/personal/idling.cfm?attr=8), with information and tools one can use to take action in reducing vehicle idling at the local level.
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| Goal / Mission |
Toronto’s “Turn it Off” initiative sought to encourage motorists to avoid idling their cars when picking up or dropping off at school or at public transportation terminals, which in turn would improve air quality and help reduce urban contribution to climate change. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
Toronto’s pilot project reduced the incidence of engine idling by 32 percent and the duration of idling by 73 percent. |
| Categories |
Transportation / Personal Vehicle Travel
Environment / Air
Environment
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| Organization(s) |
Resources Canada (NRCan) |
| Date of Publication |
Oct 2003 |
| Date of Implementation |
2002 |
| Geographic Type |
Urban |
| Location |
City: Toronto |
| Primary Contact |
http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/com/concon/concon-...
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| For more details |
http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/att_c...
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| Target Audience |
Adults |
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