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Metropolitan Phoenix is one of the fastest growing areas of the country and, like most major metropolitan areas, Phoenix struggles with air quality problems. The majority of the Phoenix area air quality problems are a result of vehicle emissions. If you are not in a position to purchase a clean and efficient alternative fuel vehicle, there are still things you can do to save transportation fuel and reduce pollution. 

• Carpool, take the bus, bike or walk to work     
• Telecommute whenever possible     
• Work a compressed work schedule     
• Use video or teleconferencing to avoid traveling to meeting sites     
• Combine your errands into one trip     
• Keep your car tuned     
• Keep your tires properly inflated and your wheels aligned     
• Have your oil changed every 3,000 miles at an oil and lube station which recycles oil     
• Keep your air and fuel filters clean     
• Get your vehicle emissions checked on time     
• Avoid warming up your car in the winter     
• Use your turn signals to reduce braking by other drivers and allow traffic to flow more smoothly and efficiently     
• Use your car air conditioner during higher-speed driving only (over 40 mph)     
• Don’t overfill the gas tank of your car or lawnmower     
• Use the fuel with the lowest recommended octane number     
• Fuel your car after 4:00 p.m.     
• Recycle your car batteries 

To further reduce pollution at home: 

• Conserve energy     
• Purchase energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs     
• Don’t use a wood stove or fireplace during on-burn days     
• Convert your wood burning fireplace to gas     
• Buy environmentally friendly products