Politics
Georgia DOT award for greener commutes
By Ariel Hart
March 19, 2012The Clean Air Campaign has recognized the Georgia Department of Transportation as one of 130 employers to encourage a high level of sustainable commuting among its workers.
At DOT, 34 percent of employees at its Midtown Atlanta headquarters last year took alternatives to driving alone all week, making the agency a “platinum partner” at the Campaign.
That included carpooling, mass transit, and compressed work-weeks which reduce the number of weekly trips. According to DOT, that eliminated about 62,000 vehicle trips and 1.5 million miles.
About the Author
Ariel Hart is a reporter on health care issues. She works on the AJC’s health team and has reported on subjects including the Voting Rights Act and transportation.
