The following information was provided by the City Of Tallahassee:

“Idle Free Tallahassee-Leon” Campaign Kicks Off:

What:
The City of Tallahassee will launch a new community wide outreach initiative to educate residents about the adverse impacts of unnecessary idling of motor vehicles and equipment on the environment and physical health.

The campaign is a partnership effort of the City of Tallahassee, Leon County, Leon County Schools, Capital Regional Medical Center, local universities and community college, the State of Florida and a number of other local entities and businesses.

When:
Tuesday, November 10
10 a.m.

Where:
Doug Burnette Park
S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. at W. Gaines St.

Who:
Mayor John Marks and other members of the Tallahassee City Commission
Chairman Brian Desloge and other members of the Leon County Board of County Commissioners
Manny Joanos, Director of Energy, Leon County Schools
Dale Neely, Chief Operating Officer, Capital Regional Medical Center
Gwen Cooper, Board Member, American Lung Association

Details:

The Idle Free Tallahassee-Leon Campaign is a part of the City’s efforts to reduce its carbon footprint by eliminating or reducing emissions from the unnecessary idling of motor vehicles and equipment. According to the City’s inventory of greenhouse gases, close to 40 percent of the area’s carbon emissions and greenhouse gases can be attributed to the transportation sector.

Designed to impact the community at large, the Idle Free Campaign is being implemented through a collaborative partnership with other governmental agencies, local universities/colleges and area business partners.

The Campaign intends to encourage organizations, institutions, and businesses to adopt policies and procedures dealing with unnecessary idling, establish no idling zones, and to participate in educational programs with the intent of eliminating or reducing unnecessary idling.

Individuals will also be encouraged to make a pledge to reduce or eliminate unnecessary idling.