Motivating Facts....a series #3

Looking for some motivation to keep you going?  The next few blog posts will offer motivating facts in the areas of health (mental, physical, environmental, etc).  Check back weekly to find facts to keep you motivated every STEP of the way.  All information comes from this article.

Get a greener planet

• Avoiding just 10 miles of driving every week would eliminate 500 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions a year.

• The 1995 National Personal Transportation Survey (NPTS) found that approximately 40% of all car trips are less than 2 miles in length — which represents a 10-minute bike ride or less than 40-minutes of walking. Also, since "cold starts" create high levels of emissions, shorter car trips are more polluting on a per-mile basis than longer trips.

• The cost of operating a car for one year is approximately $5,170. The cost of operating a bicycle for a year is only $120. Walking is free!