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| Date | Summary |
|---|---|
| 20 Sep, 2008 |
PR19_pcs_cars The City of Philadelphia is involved in an innovative partnership with PhillyCarShare that allows the City to reduce the size of its fleet by 329 vehicles, maintain service levels, and reduce fuel, insurance, parking, and maintenance costs. The cars are free to be used by city residents on nights and weekends. / PhillyCarShare. |
| 20 Sep, 2008 |
PR19_co_op The District of North Vancouver has been car sharing with Co-operative Auto Network (The Car Co-op) and subsidiary The Company Car (TCC) since 2007 and the City of Vancouver hopes to start sharing cars in late 2008. / Co-operative Auto Network and The Company Car, 2008. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 | Community Action Navigation |
| 19 Sep, 2008 | GovOps Nav |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PC12_VanBylaw Vehicle right-sizing led the City of Vancouver to purchase Smart Cars for by-law enforcement officers. / City of Vancouver, 2007. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PC12_HamiltonFleet The City of Hamilton uses a purchasing policy to ensure vehicles are right-sized and appropriate for the work they do. The fleet includes these vehicles and over 50 hybrid cars. / City of Hamilton, 2007. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PC08_gps As fuel consumption continues to decrease, GPS devices and on-board computers become more helpful to achieve greater GHG emissions reductions. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PC08_Pump The City of Williams Lake has installed a fuel dispensing system to allow for improved fuel management. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PC07_HopeReservoir Hope reduced energy costs through the construction of a new water resevoir (prior to construction, they need to pump 200,000 gallons a day to maintain water quality in an open air reservoir). |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PC10_training Start your training in a classroom scenario by teaching your drivers fuel efficient driving techniques. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PC10_inCar Driver training can start in the office and then be taken to the automobile. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PC11_Carrot Incentive programs should be used to achieve GHG reductions when difficulty ensues, but should not be the primary motivator. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PC09_CampaignLangley The Township of Langley developed the “one - our new environment” campaign to guide its green fleet and driver awareness programs. / Township of Langley, 2007. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PC09_PosterLangley The Township of Langley uses posters like these to keep drivers aware of how to improve fuel efficiency. / Township of Langley, 2007. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PO26_SanJosePolicy This excerpt from San Jose’s Green Fleet policy demonstrates their commitment to purchasing fuel efficient vehicles. / City of San Jose, 2007. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PO27_WLakePolicy This excerpt from the Williams Lake idling policy makes it clear that idling is to be reduced and communicates why it is being reduced. / City of Williams Lake, 2006. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PO25_manual Your vehicle owner’s manual is an excellent source of information on how to achieve maximum fuel efficiency over the life of your vehicle. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PO25_Exhaust A fuel efficiency policy communicates your commitment to avoiding harmful emissions like these. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PL11_MechanicHands Developing regular procedures to ensure that your fleet’s engines and other parts are running at maximum efficiency will help you save money and the environment. |
| 19 Sep, 2008 |
PL11_PreventativeMaintance Preventative maintenance is one of the most important components of a green fleet strategy. |
