VTA Helps Keep the Valley Green

Did you know a two car household can reduce their carbon emissions 30% by replacing two cars with public transit?

Replacing one solo driver car can reduce carbon emissions by 10%.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is commited to creating a greener Santa Clara Valley through its Sustainabilitiy Program. The program seeks to meet today's needs without compromising future generations. VTA's Sustainability Program will strengthen VTA's commitment to the environment through the conservation of natural resources, the reduction of greenhouse gases, the prevention of pollution and the use of renewable energy and materials.

Learn how VTA Helps Keep the Valley Green!

	VTA's Sustainability Program was adopted by the VTA Board of Directors in February 2008. This document outlines VTA's goal and initiatives for creating a greener Santa Clara Valley. Download VTA's Sustainability Program (PDF)
	VTA Combating Climate Change details legislative efforts aimed at fighting climate change.  This brochure also highlights the environmental benefits of public transit for protecting the environment and VTA’s sustainability efforts focusing on providing public transportation services in an environmentally way. Download VTA Combating Climate Change (PDF)
	VTA Helps Keep the Valley Green documents green projects and programs working to create a greener valley. Some VTA programs include, purchasing fuel efficient vehicles, reducing water use and working to create smart transit oriented devlopment (TOD) projects. Download VTA Helps Keep the Valley Green (PDF)
	VTA Joins the Green Grazing Movement with sheep and goats grazing at facility near SR 237. This activity allows VTA to try an alternative process that significantly reduces the use of herbicides. Hear VTA's spotlight on KFOG's fogfile (MP3)

Green Transit Facts: Did you know...

• A two car household can reduce their carbon emissions 30% by replacing two cars with public transit. (Source: American Public Transportation Association)
• VTA recently replaced 10 high-emission non-revenue vehicles with 10 hybrid vehicles.
• If the average solo commuter replaced their 20 mile round-trip with transit it would reduce carbon emissions by 20 pounds per day or 4800 pounds per year.
• Public transit saves the U.S.  more than 11 million gallons of gasoline per day.

• Currently 32 remote VTA bus stops in Santa Clara  County utilize solar-powered lighting.

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