by Rachel Meinke | May 9, 2014 | Air Quality, Bicycle & Pedestrian, Transportation
Monday, April 28th through Friday, May 2nd was Air Quality Awareness Week, five days of air quality public education and awareness that served to kick-off the prime months of ground-level ozone pollution in Central Oklahoma. It was during that week the Association of...
by Rachel Meinke | Nov 14, 2013 | Air Quality, Transit, Transportation
Many cities, including Oklahoma City, are in the process of enhancing their public transportation systems with new technologies, cleaner fuels, and better service. These investments provide incredible benefits to the region in terms of traffic management, economic...
by Rachel Meinke | Oct 1, 2013 | Air Quality, Transportation
Applications for projects are now being accepted under ACOG’s FY 2014 CLEAN AIR Grants for Public Sector Fleets solicitation. This round of grant funding contains $500,000 to assist with the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles, and...
by Rachel Meinke | Apr 29, 2013 | Air Quality, Bicycle & Pedestrian, Transit, Transportation
Between now and the end of May, Central Oklahomans are invited to take 10 to 15 minutes to provide feedback on air quality in Central Oklahoma. All respondents will be entered to win a brand-new, 19-inch electric cordless mulching rear bag lawnmower which has an MSRP...
by Rachel Meinke | Feb 6, 2013 | Air Quality, Transportation
In a year marked by record-shattering heat, raging grass fires and ongoing drought conditions, it’s no wonder the citizens of Central Oklahoma weren’t breathing the healthiest air – but the news isn’t all bad. From May to September, conditions in Central...