Reduce the Distance

Consolidate car trips

Why? Transportation is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions within Alameda. 

Carpool

Why? Carpooling can be a fun and sustainable means of transportation.

Resources: Get Around Alameda | City of Alameda

Telecommute & hold virtual meetings

Why? The City's Climate Action and Resiliency Plan sets a goal for 25% of Alameda primarily telecommuting

Resources: 2025 CARP Update

Find nearby destinations

Why? Alameda and the greater Bay Area have a ton of fun places to visit that don't require flying and contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.

Resources: Attractions in Alameda | City of Alameda

Create a staycation itinerary

Why? Creating a staycation itinerary can be a fun and creative way to enjoy your time at home with your family and friends.

Skip the cruise

Why? Cruises contribute to air pollution, water pollution, significant waste and habitat destruction.

Resources: Are Cruise Ships Bad for the Environment? - The Institute for Environmental Research and Education

Make an air travel budget

Why? Air travel budgets help you understand the economic impacts in addition to the environmental impacts of flying, empowering you to be more conscious of where your dollar is going and saving you money in the long run.

Travel by train

Why? Trains are much more sustainable for the environment than air travel.

Resources: bart.gov | Bay Area Rapid Transit, Train Tickets, Schedules & Routes | Amtrak

Consider a road trip

Why? Road trips can be a fun way of connecting with your friends and family while providing a more environmentally friendly mode of transportation for your next vacation.

Fly directly

Why? Taking fewer flights or flying directly can act as one of the single largest contributions to greenhouse gas reduction on an individual level.

Purchase verified carbon offsets

Why? When you must fly, consider purchasing verified carbon offsets since a high-quality offset addresses emissions that are hard to lessen and creates confidence that it is truly achieving the climate goals it professes to address.

Resources: The 6 Best Carbon Offset Programs of 2023, Offset Your Life, Offsets