"I CAN RIDE MTA..."


MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
The best way to start going “green” and save some green too is to ride MTA. Check out our website to explore all of your public transportation options, as well as the websites of our community partners listed below…www.mta.maryland.gov

COMMUTER CHOICE MARYLAND
Commuter Choice Maryland encourages employees to ride MTA Local & Commuter Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, and MARC Train instead of driving, and save money on their commute…www.commuterchoicemaryland.com

MAKING BALTIMORE GREENER
Mayor Sheila Dixon’s new initiative calls on each of us to take the initiative and keep our home – the City of Baltimore – clean and green, but our responsibilities do not stop at the doorstep of our homes or offices… http://www.cleanergreenerbaltimore.com

BICYCLING AS A TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVE
The mission of Bike Maryland is to promote bicycling, increase safety, improve conditions, and provide a voice for bicyclists in Maryland. www.bikemd.org

STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
The State Highway Administration (SHA) owns and maintains 22 of the 49 commuter Park & Ride lots used by carpoolers and many of the 16,000 weekday MTA Commuter Bus riders…www.roads.maryland.gov

MARYLAND DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT TAX CREDIT
Businesses that hire people with disabilities may be entitled to a tax credit for wages paid to the employees and for child care or transportation expenses paid on behalf of the employees… http://business.marylandtaxes.com/taxinfo/taxcredit/disability/default.asp

MARYLAND GREENWAYS
Maryland's Greenways and Water Trails Program works with public and private sector partners to preserve a network of natural corridors, including rivers, streams, and abandoned rail lines… www.dnr.state.md.us/greenways

EPA’s RECYCLE ON THE GO PROGRAM
Recycle on the Go is an EPA initiative to encourage recycling in public places such as parks, stadiums, convention centers, airports and other transportation hubs… www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/conserve/onthego/index.htm

RECYCLING UP AT MARYLAND AIRPORTS
The Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA) has led a significant effort to increase recycling at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Martin State Airport in Maryland... www.menv.com/recycling%20award%20071206.shtml

ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES
Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. Explore how you can save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products.……www.energystar.gov

DEDICATED TO GREEN BUILDING EDUCATION
An online portal to help you learn more about the green building movement and how this can help us reduce our dependence on non-sustainable energy sources.……www.greenbuild365.org

SHARE REGIONAL RESOURCES FOR POSITIVE CHANGE
Go for Change highlights the people and organizations in this region who are working for positive change, and is an online source for green links, information and inspiration……www.goforchange.com

BUY LOCAL BALTIMORE
Buy Local Baltimore is an educational and marketing campaign designed to encourage area residents to patronize local independent businesses in an effort to improve the quality of life in Baltimore neighborhoods and enhance the economic vitality of the greater Baltimore region...www.buylocalbaltimore.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TAKES US THERE
A useful site that explores the many benefits of public transportation and has easy-to-use online tools and calculators to gauge your fuel and carbon savings.......www.publictransportation.org

WORLD CARFREE RESOURCE SITE
Worldcarfree.net is a clearinghouse of information and resource tools from around the world on how to revitalize our towns and cities and create a more sustainable future........www.worldcarfree.net