Every Alhambra resident, business, and organization can participate in Clean Air Day on October 5 with free transit

Alhambra businesses and residents are invited to participate in the fifth annual California Clean Air Day on October 5, 2022. Designed around individual actions, this statewide event allows millions of participants to take part via a simple, online pledge of at least one action that will help clean our air.

“Alhambra may be an amazing food destination and great place to live,” said Brian Sheridan, Engagement Director with the Coalition for Clean Air, “but it's also intersected by some of the busiest freeways in the nation. That’s why it's so important that all of us do our part to improve air quality, protect public health and prevent climate change.”

To make it easier than ever, Metro and Foothill Transit are making all busses and trains free on California Clean Air Day.

“Air quality, climate change, and how we travel go hand in hand,” said Doran Barnes, Chief Executive Officer of Foothill Transit. “Public transit is already the greener choice for your commute. Offering free fares on Clean Air Day helps us tell that story to a wider audience, and get people on board, literally and symbolically.”

“Metro is proud to celebrate California Clean Air Day by encouraging everyone to take transit instead of driving with free rides on Metro train, bus, or bike share” said Stephanie Wiggins, CEO of LA Metro. “By going Metro, you can do your part to help us reduce tailpipe pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in our region. We hope everyone makes a plan to Go Metro on Clean Air Day!”

California Clean Air Day, launched by the Coalition for Clean Air in 2017, is a multifaceted program built on the idea that shared experiences unite people to action to improve our community health. This statewide effort will allow individuals and communities across the state to participate in ways that make sense for them. Californians can choose from a menu of activities to clear the air by taking the Clean Air Pledge. The Pledge is designed to be simple for individuals to take another step to address their personal and community air quality, as well as businesses, government, schools, and other organizations.

In its fourth year in 2021, the effort saw more than 1.8 million Californians participate. This year, local organizations like the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce, Republic Services, and Asian Pacific Islander Forward Movement have all signed up along with hundreds of other organziations including cities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.

Visit CleanAirDay.org to see the pledge and learn how to be a part of this statewide day of action that is easy, fun, and totally California.