Spare the Air, Bay Area

Oakland is launching a pilot program to provide $320 in debit cards for public transportation and shared mobility to up to 1,000 residents or workers. This initiative, aimed at promoting sustainable transit, helps qualified individuals in West Oakland get equitable access for options such as BART, AC Transit, Bay Wheels, and e-scooters. Learn more about how this program is helping reduce auto dependence and support the community:

Oakland giving some residents, workers $320 in debit cards to pay for public transit City officials said Thursday that residents who live or work in West Oakland could receive up to $320 to pay for transit.

Summer biking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and Spare the Air! 🚴‍♂️ Whether you're commuting or cruising, here are a few tips for a more enjoyable ride. Tag Spare the Air, Bay Area in your biking adventures.

We all love a one-stop shop but know that's not always possible. When going to multiple places to run errands, planning your trips efficiently can reduce the number of miles you drive, cut down on emissions, and keep our air cleaner. Plus, you can save time!

BART’s new “Role in the Region” report describes the benefits of Bay Area Rapid Transit and the devastating impacts of a Bay Area without it, like a 73% traffic increase on the Bay Bridge during peak commute hours and drivers losing up to an additional 19 hours to congestion weekly!

BART’s “Role in the Region” detailed in new report that describes the benefits of BART and the devastating impacts of a Bay Area without it | Bay Area Rapid Transit 07.09.24 BART’s “Role in the Region” detailed in new report that describes the benefits of BART and the devastating impacts of a Bay Area without it A new report released today paints a bleak picture of a Bay Area without BART while highlighting the benefits of the transit system to the region...

Supporting clean air can be a walk in the park, literally! Choose summer activities like walking, instead of driving, to the park or local destinations to reduce summer smog.

Wood burning creates smoke made up of a complex mixture of gasses, fine particles, and toxic air pollutants. When inhaled, particulate matter can increase risk of serious health problems. Avoid campfires and help keep our air clean this summer!

Avoid traffic and parking hassles this 4th of July. Take public transit and enjoy all the same activities while reducing your carbon footprint, helping make it a summer of fresh air.

Have a happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

A Alert has been extended through tomorrow, July 3, due to unhealthy ozone, or smog accumulation in the Bay Area. A Spare the Air Alert remains in effect today, July 2. For more info, visit sparetheair.org.

Se emitió una alerta (proteja el aire) para el día de mañana, 7/3, por ozono dañino o smog en el Área de la Bahía. Conduzca menos para reducir la contaminación del aire. Para obtener más información, visite sparetheair.org.

A Spare the Air Alert is in effect today, July 2! Protect your health by avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day when air pollution levels are highest. Visit sparetheair.org for more information.

¡Hay una alerta de Spare the Air (proteja el aire) en vigor el día de hoy, 7/2! Proteja su salud evitando las actividades al aire libre durante el momento más caluroso del día, cuando la contaminación del aire es más alta. Visite sparetheair.org para obtener más información.

Step right up! Marin Transit is offering FREE local transit rides on all fixed route buses across the country during the Marin County Fair. Skip the parking hassle and fees and ride free to the fair. Save the extra time and money to enjoy all of the fair activities! 🎡

Visit here for more info: https://bit.ly/4cD7HF2

Have a blast for the 4th of July (responsibly)! 🇺🇸 Instead of using fireworks at home, attend a public fireworks show. Not only does it offer a safer experience, but it also helps reduce spikes in harmful air pollution caused by private fireworks displays. Enjoy the festivities while helping spare the air.

Why sit in traffic or search for parking when you can relax on the Ferry, BART or Muni and save your energy for those home run cheers? Pitch in to keep our air clean. ⚾️

Wildfires emit harmful pollutants like particulate matter and carbon monoxide into the air, which can pose health risks. If local air pollution levels are expected to be unhealthy when wildfires are active, a Spare the Air Alert is called. Stay informed and take precautions to protect your health during smoke season.

SF Pride is just around the corner! Avoid the hassles of parking and join the festivities by taking public transit. We can celebrate love, diversity, and inclusivity while cutting emissions to help keep our air clean.

Today, 6/18, and tomorrow, 6/19, air quality advisory for wildfire smoke! Bay Area air quality is expected to be Moderate in the Northern Zone and the Coast and Central Bay, Good in all other regions.

Check the AQI at fire.airnow.gov.

A Alert is in effect today, June 17.

Smoke from the is impacting air quality in portions of the North Bay and Contra Costa County. Wood burning is banned.

High levels of particulate matter pollution are harmful to breathe, especially for young children, seniors, and those with respiratory and heart conditions. Avoid exposure to protect your health by staying indoors with windows and doors closed, if heat is not an issue. If temperatures are too high indoors, visit a Clean Air Center or other facility with filtered air.

See more at sparetheair.org.

A Alert has been issued for today, June 16, and tomorrow, June 17.

Smoke from the is impacting air quality in the Bay Area. Air quality may be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy range on the Air Quality Index in portions of the North Bay and Contra Costa County. Wood burning is banned. Avoid smoke exposure to protect your health.

See more at sparetheair.org.

SFMTA has introduced a new stylish and affordable bike parking option. Say goodbye to worries about bike storage and hello to secure, monitored access. Perfect for those who love to ride around the city! Learn more about this new initiative and how it can help keep your bike safe: https://bit.ly/3RqQA0W

Store Your Bike in Style: Introducing a New Parking Option Share this: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Jason Hyde Monday, June 3, 2024 Inside our new Bikehangar at 4th & Minna streets.  There’s a new and affordable way to store your bike in San Francisco with an extra layer of security. Today, the SFMTA opened two eye-catching Bikehangars as part of a two-y...

Looking for a convenient, eco-friendly way to get around town? Check out Bay Wheels Bikesharing! With stations all over the Bay Area, you can easily grab a bike whenever you need one. It's a fun, healthy, and sustainable way to navigate the Bay Area while reducing traffic congestion and air pollution. Explore your city on two wheels and help Spare the Air!

When the Air Quality Index (AQI) indicates unhealthy levels of ozone, or smog pollution, here are some simple steps to minimize your exposure:

• Choose less strenuous activities. Exercising outdoors means breathing at a rapid rate, taking in more air and pollution.
• Consider rescheduling activities for the morning or another day when air pollution levels are lower.
• Move activities indoors, where ozone levels are typically lower.

Stay safe and breathe easier!

Say goodbye to dating apps and hello to public transit! Could the love of your life be on that next train, bus, or ferry ride with you?

Fed up with the traffic jams and angry drivers? Help put the brakes on congestion!

Help reduce traffic and make our roads and air clearer by using public transit, biking, or walking. Opting for buses, trains, or the ferry when possible can give you back some personal time for tasks while cutting down on emissions.

Alternatively, enjoying a leisurely stroll or bike ride can be good for your health and supports clean air simultaneously.

For World Environment Day, we're focusing on the air in our community. Clean air efforts start right where we live, work, and play.

There are many small actions you can take to improve air quality. Whether it's carpooling, using public transit, biking, or simply reducing energy consumption at home, every effort counts. Everyone doing their part can go a long way in helping us all breathe easier in the Bay Area.

Summer brings longer days and warmer weather as well as the potential for more air pollution, particularly smog.

Smog forms when pollutants from vehicles, industrial facilities, and other sources react with sunlight and heat to create ground-level ozone, a major component of smog.

Smog can harm our health by irritating the respiratory system. Those most vulnerable to ozone exposure include individuals with asthma, children, older adults, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors, particularly outdoor workers.

But there's good news! By making small changes in our daily routines like carpooling, taking transit, and avoiding unnecessary vehicle idling, we can all play a part in reducing summer smog and protecting our air quality.

Increasing temperatures and changing rainfall patterns extend the allergy season, creating longer and more intense counts and allergies. Visit AirNow.gov to find tools and tips to keep kids healthy during bad air quality days.