Pittsburg: May 29, 2012

6274 Points



The Challenge Masses Say, "No More GHGs!"

May 31st is the last chance to earn points for your city for the month of May! The winning city in May will be named a "Cool California City" along with only two other cities for the months of June and July.
 
Pittsburg Challenge Update
   
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Pittsburg is racing ahead without GHGs!

We have tools to help us get around without GHGs. Bus riders can get accurate real-time bus arrival information on their phones at www.trideltatransit.com/mobile! Plus, a Pittsburg bike map was created by the city and is available for free at Bay Area Bikes in downtown Pittsburg!

Remember to tell your friends to sign up and help us become a Cool California City!
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New Pittsburg Publication: Engage – Creating affordable energy and less waste in your world

This booklet is a great resource of tips and advice for challenge participants. It encourages you to take small steps in your daily life that can add up to one giant leap for mankind and our community.

Please contact Katrina Roberts to get your free copy!
Phone: 925-252-4129
E-mail: kroberts@ci.pittsburg.ca.us

 

Don't Miss the Green Footprint Festival!

Date: Thursday, June 14th, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Small World Park, 2551 Harbor St. Pittsburg, CA 94565
See our flyer
Learn more

 
Statewide Challenge Update
 

kudos!

Claim your Kudo Points!

Don’t miss out! Whether you use your bike, the bus, or the train to travel, simply share your story and photograph for extra points!

 

Free Public Transit Directions

Have you ever wanted to take the bus or train, but didn’t know the schedule? Transit-savvy greenies know to use one of many free transit planning tools.

Earn up to 1,200 points in ONE month by switching a daily 5-mile trip from car to transit!

Visit 511’s transit directions as an example.

 

Don't Forget to Report Energy Use for May!

Log In to report your electricity, natural gas, and vehicle odometer readings now!

 

Earn Green Points or Bonus Points!

Are you greener than the standard for similar households in your city? You'll earn Green Points if your household uses energy & gas more efficienctly than the average household of the same size in your city. Plus, get triple-weighted Bonus Points for beating your own personal standard for energy use over time! Learn more about points

 

Just for Laughs

Passenger: Will this bus take me to New York?

Driver: Which part?

Passenger: All of me, of course!

Source: best-funny-jokes.com

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Help Spread the Word about the Challenge!

We need your help in reaching our goal of signing up several hundred Pittsburg households. Each new participant gets 200 points for signing up!

Here's what you can do:

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