Commute for Clean Air on Wednesday, October 2
On the first Wednesday of each October, the Coalition for Clean Air hosts California Clean Air Day to reduce air pollution. The statewide annual event is built on the idea that shared experiences unite people to take action and create new habits to improve air quality.
At SANDAG, we encourage the San Diego region to take the pledge and commute for clean air by walking, biking, carpooling, or riding transit on Wednesday, October 2!
How to Participate and Help Clean the Air
Clean Air Day is an opportunity to try a new transportation mode instead of driving solo. It is a free event open to everyone.
Here's how to participate:
- Take the Clean Air Day Pledge by Wednesday, October 2.
- I live in and/or travel in the San Diego region.
- I represent an organization in the San Diego region.
- I live in and/or travel in the San Diego region.
- Explore Clean Air Day promotions (below) which will make it easier to walk, bike, carpool, or ride transit.
- Take action to help clean the air!
Clean Air Day Promotions
Ride Transit on Free Ride Day:
- Enjoy a free ride on any fixed transit route (bus, Trolley, or COASTER) on Wednesday, October 2 thanks to MTS and NCTD.
Ride Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs) for Free:
Use the Circuit app to hail your free ride on NEVs throughout the region on Wednesday, October 2:
- Coronado: Island Express
- Downtown San Diego: FRED
- National City: FRANC
- Pacific Beach: The Beach Bug
- Oceanside: gO'side Shuttle
Purchase a New Bike at a Discount:
- Receive a 15% discount and free shipping on the purchase of a new bike. Email oberron@canyon.com at Canyon Bicycles to redeem (valid throughout 2024).
Join or Start a New Vanpool:
- Commute with Enterprise: Preregister for any vanpool by Monday, October 21 and receive $200 fuel card or rental credit.
- Green Commuter: Mention Clean Air Day when you start your vanpool in October to receive 50% off the first month and 20% off the next two months. (Must vanpool for three months and enroll in autopay to qualify for the promotion. Valid while supplies last.)
Why Pledge to Clean the Air? San Diego deserves better!
- San Diegans travel more vehicle miles annually per commuter than the state average and other major urban counties.
- The San Diego region ranks 8th worst in the nation for ozone pollution.
- 9 out of 10 Californians live with polluted air.
