Clean Air Day
Event Thanks Pickering, June 2nd, 2005 - Residents in Pickering and Ajax can show their commitment to the environment by choosing to walk, bike or ride public transit to work on Clean Air Day - June 8th. "Although often overlooked, transportation is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions and the single largest source of air pollution in Canada," said Maurice Brenner, APTA Board Co-Chair and Pickering Regional Councillor - Ward 1. "The problem is real and solutions exist. A single bus can carry as many people as 40 - 50 cars. Residents can reduce emissions by changing their commuting habits." GO Transit, Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority, City of Pickering and Ontario Power Generation will thank commuters for their contribution to a cleaner environment by greeting them on June 8th at the Pickering GO Station, located at 1322 Bayly St. between 6 - 9 am with music, free coffee & cookies and other goodies. People can make a major difference by riding transit. "These individuals are helping to combat pollution, smog, air borne emissions and traffic congestion," said Mayor David Ryan. "As well, they are helping the 20 per cent of Canadians who suffer from respiratory problems to breathe easier." "Each of us making one small change in our lifestyle will make a huge impact on our air quality," said Pat Brown, APTA Board Co-chair and Ajax Councillor - Ward 4. Clean Air Day is a national partnership of government and not-for-profit groups including the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA), Environment Canada, Transport Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Go for Green and VIA Rail Canada. Peter Smith, GO Transit Chairman explains that "Clean Air Day celebrations are taking place around the country; the choice to use public transit is helping Canada to meet its commitments under the Kyoto Protocol. It's an opportunity to act locally to address a national global problem." Contacts: Chantal Whitaker Beverley Thompson Andrea Gusen Stephanie Sorensen
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