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KEEP TOLEDO-LUCAS COUNTY BEAUTIFUL!Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, Inc. (KT/LCB) is an organization dedicated to voluntary recycling, litter prevention, and neighborhood beautification. KT/LCB provides educational outreach programs to all sectors of the community as well as implements programs involving litter prevention and collection, recycling, waste reduction, and minimizing the impact of waste. The Lucas County Solid Waste Management District provides Lucas County residents with a drop-off site for disposing and recycling Specialty Wastes. The District’s HHW program accepts many commonly used items in and around the REGISTER! This drop-off service is for Lucas County residents who have
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COMMUTE WITH TARTAToledo Area Regional Transit Authority--TARTA--has been the "Ride of Toledo" since 1971. TARTA has over 40 routes in and around the Toledo metropolitan area serving nine communities and carries almost 5 million passengers each year. Call 419-243-RIDE for more information, or go to www.tarta.com. TARTA is taking part in a study investigating the impact of using a mixture of biodiesel fuels and petroleum-based diesel fuel. The study is being conducted with a $1.5 million grant made possible by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9). Ms. Kaptur is committed to America’s “energy independence” by replacing imported petroleum with renewable energy such as biofuels. The study is being conducted by the Intermodal Transportation Institute at the University of Toledo with two different fuels: ultra-low-sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel; and a mixture of 80% ULSD fuel and 20% methyl ester biofuel —known as “B20”—derived from soybean oil and yellow grease (primarily, recycled cooking oil from restaurants). Forty-eight TARTA buses and a number of City of Toledo Division of Streets, Bridges & Harbor diesel-powered vehicles are taking part in the vehicle testing. The study focuses on differences in emissions, engine performance, engine wear, and operating costs. Air quality for passengers is also being measured—a first of its kind. |
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SHARE A RIDE!Share A Ride is a free, computerized matching service that helps commuters find transportation alternatives to manage the daily commute to work or school. By sharing a ride to and from work, you automatically cut your commute-related expenses in half. With fuel prices on the rise, it makes sense to buddy up for the daily commute. Saving money on your daily commute during the week translates to more money available for recreation on the weekend. In addition to fuel savings, you will also save on repair expenses by reducing wear and tear on your vehicle. In the process of saving through participating in a carpool or vanpool, you will also be helping the environment. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) states that vehicle emissions account for 45% of ground-level ozone, an important consideration during the warm summer months. Share A Ride provides carpool and vanpool matching services at no cost to commuters in Northwest Ohio. Registration is simple, can be completed via phone or internet, and only takes about five minutes. To register via phone, simply call (419) 241-1919 if you live in the Toledo area. Call toll-free at 1-800-241-1919 if you live outside of the Toledo area. To register via internet, simply visit us online at www.sharearide.org. Share A Ride is a program of TMACOG.
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