Transportation Tips
Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration, and hard braking) wastes gas. It can lower your highway gas mileage 33% and city mileage 5%. Drive safely and smart. That's OneThing.
Always use the grade of motor oil and gas your car manufacturer recommends. It’s better for the car and for fuel efficiency. That’s OneThing.
Bike to school or work every once in a while. Using a bicycle to commute four days a week for four miles saves 54 gallons of gas annually. That’s OneThing.
Buy in bulk when you can. Fewer trips to the store means fewer trips to the gas station. That’s OneThing.
Buy local food. It takes less transportation fuel to get it to the store. That’s OneThing.
Check your car's air filter monthly and replace it as needed. It’s a cheap part and can increase your gas mileage and save fuel. That’s OneThing.
Check your car's heater and air conditioner for clogs and save $130 per year. Filter obstructions force your car to work harder to blow air out, wasting energy. That’s OneThing.
Check your tires monthly to make sure they stay inflated. It's safer for you, saves gas, and could save you hundreds of dollars. That’s OneThing.
Drive at the speed limit and save 10-15% on fuel costs! That’s OneThing from Richard J., Ivoryton.
Drive slowly for your first few miles to warm up your engine and avoid wasting gas. That’s OneThing.
Dump your trunk and run lean. Excess weight in your car can reduce your gas mileage. That’s OneThing.
Get regular engine tune-ups and car maintenance checks to avoid fuel economy problems due to worn spark plugs, dragging brakes, low transmission fluid, or transmission problems. That's OneThing.
Golf is a good walk spoiled. Not a good cart ride spoiled. Walk 18 instead of using gas powered carts. That’s OneThing.
Hybrids have come a long way. They should definitely be part of your thinking when looking at new cars. That’s OneThing.
I plan to ride my bike to work 20 times over the summer (I'm on #8). Its a 30 mile round trip. Doing so will save 25 gallons of gasoline and avoid over 600 pounds of CO2 emissions. That’s a healthy OneThing for him and the environment from Paul F., Avon.
I take the express bus to Hartford instead of driving. That’s OneThing from Amanda K., Longmeadow, MA.
I took the bus to work today instead of my car. That’s OneThing from Clark N., Wethersfield.
Idling gets you 0 miles per gallon. The best way to warm up a vehicle is to drive it. That's OneThing.
If you are going to the movies with some friends, Take one car, not 4. That's OneThing.
If you have more than one car, use the most efficient one as much as possible, especially for quick trips and city driving. That’s OneThing.
If you live in a large city and use your car only occasionally, consider renting a car when you need it instead. That's OneThing.
Mow old school. Manual, rotary blade mowers are back in style. And they use exactly zero gas and oil. That’s OneThing.
Plan out your errands so you can do them all in one trip. That’s OneThing.
Put your car on a diet. Limit yourself to a certain amount of gas each week and use alternative forms of transportation when you run out. That’s OneThing.
Ride your bike, moped or scooter more often. They use less gas. Or no gas! That’s OneThing.
Slow down Mario! The more aggressively you drive, the more you have to pay at the pump. That’s OneThing.
Slow down on the highway by 5MPH (Drive 60 instead of 65). That’s OneThing from Anita, Newington.
Slow down! Every 5-mile increase above 60 mph is an extra 10 cents per gallon of gas you have to put into your car. That’s OneThing.
Streamline your car. Accessories like roof racks and cargo carriers decrease fuel efficiency by 5%. That’s OneThing.
Take a bus, a taxi or the train today. Public transportation uses less gas and oil. That’s OneThing.
Take a train or a bus instead of a plane if you can. They use less fuel. That’s OneThing.
The airline industry is one of the world’s largest fuel consumers. Can you take a bus or train instead? Can you send that package by ground? Make sure your plane ride is necessary. That’s OneThing.
To save on gas and oil, have your car serviced regularly. That’s OneThing.
Tomorrow, I plan to ride my motorcycle to work, because it gets really good gas mileage compared to my car. That’s OneThing from Thomas B., Waterbury.
Try carpooling once or twice a week. You might like it. And you’ll definitely like the impact on your fuel costs and the environment. That’s OneThing.
Use cruise control on flat stretches of highway and you could save a lot of gas. That’s OneThing.
Use overdrive gearing. By doing this your car's engine speed goes down. This saves gas and reduces wear. That's OneThing.
Use passive solar heating on sunny days. Open drapes to let in the sun and close them at night to retain heat. That’s OneThing.
Weatherize your home by caulking and weather-stripping your doorways and windows. A few bucks in product can save you a few hundred bucks a year. That’s OneThing.
When driving at higher speeds on the highway, use you’re A/C instead of opening windows. It’s actually more fuel efficient. That's OneThing.
When on vacation, use public transportation when possible. You'll reduce fuel costs and increase your interaction with the local culture. That’s OneThing.
When traveling, buy local food, souvenirs and supplies. They used up less energy in transportation fuel to get there. That’s OneThing.
When you leave the car, don't keep it running. It needlessly uses fuel. That’s OneThing.
Whenever you buy a new car in your family, upgrade the fuel efficiency over your previous cars. That’s OneThing.