What is CATA Clean Commute Options?

CATA Clean Commute Options is free program dedicated to educating the community on alternatives to driving alone. The program's goal is to encourage the community to participate in improving the Tri-County Area's air quality. View an animation (in Flash) about how you can help.

Information is available to help you choose cleaner commute options such as:

Carpooling / Vanpooling

A free ride matching service is provided to those interested in forming car or vanpools. Please fill out an application and fax or mail it to our office. Your information will be added to the Clean Commute Options database, and a match list will be emailed or mailed to you if a potential ride match is found.

Already Registered?

If you already participate in the Clean Commute Options Program at least 3 times a week, you may be eligible to sign up for our "Emergency Ride Home Program". Apply Here.

Busing

CATA Bus Routes

EATRAN

Clinton County Transit

CATA’s Tips for New Riders

Biking

Bikes on CATA buses

Crosstown Bicycle Map

American League of Bicyclists

MSU Bike Service Center

Smart Commute

Walking

Web Pedometer

Want more information? Download the Clean Commute Options application or contact Clean Commute Options at (517) 393-RIDE (7433) or email cleancommute@cata.org.

Help Contribute to Cleaner Air

We know that getting in your own car and driving is often the easiest and quickest option, but you may not know that a small change in the choices we make can have a big impact.

• If you have to drive alone, combine trips and don't idle your vehicle
• At least once a week choose to ride the bus, or choose other commute options such biking, walking, carpool or vanpool.
• Fuel your car in the evening and don’t top off your tank.
• Mow your lawn in the evening and reduce the number of times you water your lawn.

Ozone & Your Health

High pollution levels are no longer just a big city problem; they are affecting the Greater Lansing community. The effects of ozone on your health include:

• Increase in asthma irritation
• Chest pain and difficulty in breathing
• Narrows airways, making it harder to provide oxygen to the body
• Aggravated/prolonged coughing
• Increased chance of respiratory infection
• Eye irritation
• Most vulnerable: those with pre-existing respiratory problems, children, and adults who actively exercise or work outdoors

Ozone Action

Ground level ozone is a harmful pollutant caused by industrial and non-industrial producers. Ozone levels are highest from May through August. Ozone Action Days are days when the ozone levels in the community can affect public health. Ozone Action Days will be announced through local media stations, along with the actions you should take on these days.

Ozone Action Days

The community must help reduce ozone levels by:

• Not mowing your lawn on an Ozone Action Day,
• Water grass less frequently

• Fuel your vehicle after 6:00pm

• Do not top off your tank
• Do not idle your vehicle
• Open the windows or vents in your vehicle instead of using air conditioning.

For more information please visit the Michigan DEQ's Air Quality website.