TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION
Promoting Sustainable Options in Atlanta
The dichotomy of getting where we all need to go, but doing it sustainably, is the bane of almost all Atlantans. Root Local’s Travel & Transportation area of focus tackles this issue by looking at how we can reduce the use of environmentally high-impact transportation methods by seeking out ways to support and promote more sustainable options.
Stats and facts:
- The greenhouse gas emissions created by traffic pollution is a leading cause of climate change.
- As of March 2023, transportation from passenger cars, public transportation, and “trucks and vans that handle shopping and deliveries”, contributed to about “5 million tons of emissions a month in Georgia.”
- The lack of sustainable transportation in Atlanta disproportionately affects marginalized communities, giving them less access to essentials services, education, and jobs.
- Traffic congestion attributes to low morale and lost productivity in the workplace as well as reduces opportunities to build relationships and engage in activities with co-workers outside of work due to lengthy commute times.
Make a Collective Impact
We understand that with so many options in the sustainability world, it’s hard to know where you can start making a meaningful impact. We are here to make it easier.
Grow the Map
Support us in growing the Eco-Map for Metro Atlanta, or EMMA, so individuals, communities, organizations, and businesses can connect, find solutions, and embrace environmental consciousness.
Get Involved
There are always ways to create impact. Root Local provides a one-stop resource that offers opportunities to connect. Volunteer, attend events, join committees: find the right fit on our Event Calendar.