Florida Suncoast Clean Cities

Sharing local innovation along the National Clean Cities Network, relating local problems to state and federal objectives, and providing feedback to thousands of industry and government stakeholders shows why the Clean Cities program continually pioneers innovation and has not just local, but national achievements. National Clean Cities Aspirations Create New Jobs Alternative fuels and alternative fuels vehicles (AFVs) benefit the economy by developing new technology and products, utilizing domestically-produced alternative fuels, increasing crop production, and expanding the alternative fuels infrastructure. These advances in alternative fuels create new commercial opportunities, jobs and new businesses nationwide. Spur AFV Production The thousands of National Clean Cities Stakeholders prove a significant demand exists for alternative fuels vehicles. Clean Cities is working to create conversion plans useful to manufacturers who are challenged to develop market-driven production lines. Companies such as Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, Honda and Toyota all currently manufacture AFVs. Greater Fuel Choices Clean Cities is pursuing an active public education campaign to teach the benefits of alternative fuels. This allows for the choice of alternative fuels that best serves local communities in terms of performance, reduced emissions and financial incentives. Using alternative fuels can save 10 percent to 80 percent over gasoline costs. Advance Clean Air Objectives The Clean Cities Programs are advancing the objectives of the Clean Air Act and integrating its 1990 Amendments into each Clean Cities coalition's decision-making process. Develop Clean Corridors Clean Cities is building links between existing Clean Cities to ensure that AFV refueling facilities are available for transit between cities.

Why Alternative Fuels? Nowhere else in the world is the value of the automobile and the importance of transportation more recognized than in Florida. The transportation sector has a huge impact on our economy, our national energy security, and most of all, our environment. Every year, increased dependence on imported oil increases the trade deficit, costs jobs, and undermines national security. Emissions from vehicles are the largest single contributor to air pollution in the Tampa Bay area, making our air unhealthy to breathe and increasing health care costs. We can change this situation. Expanding use of domestic alternative fuels can be a solution to many of these problems. Are Alternative Fuels Necessary? You Decide: Transportation-related emissions from gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles contribute more than 50 percent of the air pollution in the Tampa Bay Area. Ground-level ozone pollution increases the likelihood of respiratory illnesses, headaches, and crop damage. Using alternative fuels greatly reduces ozone-forming emissions and exposure to toxins, and improves air quality. More than one-third of all Americans live in cities that violate Federal public health standards for air quality.

The National Clean Cities Hotline (1-800-CCITIES) provides answers on funding, alternative fuels and AFVs, program planning, and other program issues. The Hotline also has several publications available, such as: Clean Cities Funding Resource Guide - How and where funding is available for Clean City use The Road to Clean Cities - Step-by-step instructions on how to become a Clean City.

For more information contact: Alan Smith , Coordinator Florida Suncoast Clean Cities Coalition call: 941-918-0390 email: Alan Smith

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