Health & Fitness
How to Drive Less
"How can people drive less?" This is an excellent question. In suburbs like Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, we habitually get in a car to go places and can't imagine how else to get around.
By karen_j
I was talking with someone yesterday who asked me, “How can people drive less?”
This is an excellent question. In suburbs like Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, we habitually get in a car to go places and can’t imagine how else to get around.
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How to Drive Less In Town or Nearby
- Combine trips when you are running errands. Stop on the way home from someplace to run that quick errand (e.g. pick up that prescription refill on the way home from work).
- If you need to drive kids to events or school, carpool with other families.
- When heading to the grocery store for just one or two things, try going on your bike or on foot. If you don’t have a basket, be sure to grab a backpack to carry your purchases.
- Bike or walk to school with your kids instead of driving. It can be a fun way to start your day.
- If you go to a fitness center or yoga studio, try walking or biking there instead of driving. Your body will be warmed up when you arrive and you’ll probably enjoy the trip. Read more
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GreenTown Los Altos is of the Drive Less Challenge, beginning April 22 through May 5.
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