Project Clean Air- Some of our current projects


Table of Contents: Kern Auto Recycle (KAR) Kern Commuter Connection Teach the Teachers Text Links: \| About Us \| \| Membership \| \| Programs \| \| Kid's Stuff \| \| Calendar of Events \| \| E-mail \|		Join the CSUB Fanpool! We want you to come out to Bakersfield's Centennial Gardens this Fall to root for the Women's and Men's Basketball teams! Make the trip more fun - carpool to the game. Save your parking money for snacks and drinks - ride the bus, walk, or pedal your bike to the game. Kern Commuter Connection Kern Commuter Connection is a transportation demand management program offered by the Kern Council of Governments (Kern COG) under the terms of a contract with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Traffic Operations. Kern COG has administered these contractual services since the 1982/83 fiscal year. In March 1997, Kern COG awarded the Commuter Services contract to Project Clean Air. Kern Commuter Connection provides the following services in Kern County: Carpool Matchlist Employee Workshops Quarterly Newsletter Promotional Items Assistance in starting a rideshare program For more information about these services, call (661)832-RIDE. Tips for Carpool Success... 1. Give the pool some time to work. It usually takes a few weeks to get going. 2. Make it clear that your pool has a single purpose: commuting to and from work or school. When it starts doubling as a shopping or errand service, friction results. 3. Decide on a regular route and pick-up time for each passenger. 4. Agree on a meeting place and time for the trip home. 5. Decide how long the pool will wait for passengers (usually no more than five minutes). 6. Is smoking allowed? 7. Are snacks or beverages allowed? 8. What types of music will be listened to? Make an agreement on the radio station or tapes that everyone can enjoy. If you can't agree, listen to a news station. 9. Establish a chain of communications so adjustments can be made with a minimum of inconvenience; for example, early departure due to bad weather. 10. Develop an environment that encourages open discussion of pool-related conflicts or problems. And always remember to buckle up! Carpool Matchlist The Carpool Matchlist is a FREE voluntary program. When you register with Kern Commuter Connection you will receive a free list of people who live and work in your area and commute during the same hours. It is then left up to you to call the people on the matchlist and schedule a carpool that works best for you. If you are interested in being added to the Carpool Matchlist either complete this form and mail it to: Kern Commuter Connection 1401 19th Street, Suite 300 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Or fax it to: (661) 324-8215 Rideshare Registration Home Information Name__________________________________________ Address________________________________________ City________________State______Zip Code__________ Telephone_______________________________________ Mailing address if different___________________________ Nearest major intersection___________________________ Nearest Park or School____________________________ Work or School Information Company_______________________________________ Address________________________________________ City________________State______Zip Code__________ Telephone_______________________________________ Nearest major intersection___________________________ Work or School hours Start time_____ End time_____ Do you have a car available? yes ___ no___ Smoker____ Nonsmoker____ Can you adjust your hours for commute purposes? yes____ no____ Or call (661) 832-RIDE This service is for Kern County residents only. Employee Workshops Are you planning an Employee Transportation Fair, Health Fair or Employee Benefit Fair? Kern Commuter Connection works with employers throughout Kern County on these types of events. If your work site has an educational fair coming up, remember to contact our office at (661) 832-RIDE. We will come prepared to let employees know about their trip reduction options. Teach the Teachers The Teach the Teachers project has trained 116 teachers throughout the San Joaquin Valley and all of Kern County in an air quality science curriculum that meets the requirements of the California State science framework. The project has received funding from corporate sponsors, local air districts (EPA 105 funds and AB2766 DMV Fee funds), donations from Project Clean Air members and local businesses, teachers, and school districts. Curriculum: The Air & Waste Management Association's Environmental Resource Guide - Air Quality presents basic information on the science of air quality in a series of eight fact sheets and 16 activities. The Guide provides middle school math and science teachers with a concise introduction to air pollution issues so that they can easily present this basic information to their students. The Workshop: A four-day (21 hour) workshop covering the text of the Air Quality Guide was attended by 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teachers in Eastern Kern County, Bakersfield, Visalia, and Fresno. Teachers received: The Environmental Resource Guide - Air Quality Hands-on experience with the curriculum Classroom materials necessary for the Air Quality Experiments Continuing education credits, CEUs (2 units) optional for additional charge from California State University, Bakersfield or the University of Phoenix. Guest Speakers, the opportunity to drive an alternative fueled vehicle, and a tour of a local facility Next Workshop: Workshops may be offered based on requests. Teachers and School Distrcits may email our office to indicate their interest in a workshop. Quotes from past teacher participants: "I take a lot of workshops. This was truly the best workshop I have ever taken. All the hands-on experiments were so well organized and Phil (instructor) was knowledgeable. Many workshops give you ideas but not the equipment and supplies which make it much more conducive to carrying out the experiments. A workshop I would definitely recommend to others." Cheryl Cook "Enjoyed the workshop. Well run. Facilitator was excellent and Project Clean Air did everything possible to make it useful to teachers--complete with materials. We were treated like professionals." Bea Davis "Impressed with how pleasant the presenter was (tired teachers at the end of the term appreciate immediate rapport). The activities were flexible so teachers can realistically use them during the year without trying to commit one big block of time. Greatly appreciated getting the box of materials and the guide, so we are truly prepared to teach. Appreciated the extra work Project Clean Air people took to communicate with us and assist us." Laura Welsh (KAR)Kern Auto Recycle KAR is a voluntary program that reduces air pollution by purchasing, scrapping and recycling older high polluting vehicles. Kern Auto Recycle East (KARE) will scrap 50 vehicles in Eastern Kern County during the Summer of 2000. To qualify, the vehicle must be model year 1985 or older, registered as running in the area for the past two years, and must pass a driveability test. Qualified residents with vehicles to scrap may contact our office at 661-833-5740 for more information! This program is funded by California Assembly Bill 2766 and the donations of several local businesses. Assembly Bill 2766 requires a fee ($2.00 - $4.00) be paid at the time a vehicle is registered. The funds collected must be spent on projects that reduce mobile emissions. The funds are granted statewide through the air pollution control districts. Project Clean Air has scrapped 5540 vehicles since 1992, resulting in more than 3500 tons of emissions reductions for Californians and millions of dollars for vehicle owners. Project Clean Air does not part or broker vehicles. Owners of collectible vehicles are advised of the potential value of their vehicle. Owners may request a referral to collectors prior to entering these programs.