Go Car Free: It's good for you, It's good for the environment

September 22, 2013
www.carfreesunday.com

 

Did you know?

     Angelenos spend an average of 70 hours a year in traffic.

    Angelenos spend collectively 490 million hours in traffic.

    Traffic congestion costs nearly $10 billion each year.

     The average Los Angeles resident spends an additional $750/ year because of accidents and poor road conditions.

    38% of Greenhouse Gas emissions in California are due to transportation.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND GO CAR FREE

SEPTEMBER 22 

    Biking and walking 24 minutes a day on average has been found to reduce heart disease and diabetes by 14% while decreasing greenhouse gases by 14%.

    Walking is about 12 times better for the climate than driving.

    Walking helps improve memory.

 

    Walking and biking help reduce the risk of many diseases, manage weight, and control blood pressure.

    Decreasing exposure to heavy traffic and long commutes reduces stress and exposure to pollutants.

--PLEASE JOIN US FOR A BYO COMMUNITY PICNIC AT THE LA RIVER BETWEEN LAUREL CYN AND RADFORD

--WEAR BLUE AND GET SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FROM SUPPORTING RETAILERS  

 

Sources- FAST (Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic), Harvard Center for Risk Analysis, Harvard Public Health, Environmental Defense Fund and the Clean Air Coalition, BikesBelong.org)

STUDIO CITY/SHERMAN OAKS CAR FREE SUNDAY EVENT MEDIA ALERT
 

Studio City/Sherman Oaks Residents Orchestrate Car Free Sunday on September 22

All Day Event Coincides with International Car Free Day

WHAT:    Car Free Sunday Studio City/Sherman Oaks on Sunday, September 22, 2013 is a day to leave our cars at home.  Walk or bike in your neighborhood to shop, visit, picnic, exercise, run errands, and help the environment.  This day has been organized by a group of Studio City and Sherman Oaks residents and coincides with International Car Free Day.

WHY:   To raise awareness of the need to reduce traffic congestion and create a greener environment.

WHO:

Community Organizations: FAST (Fixing Angelenos Stuck in Traffic) is a community partner in this event, and the Studio City Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles City Council Representative Paul Krekorian's office, the LA River Revitalization Corp., Save LA River Open Space, Studio City Residents Association, along with other community organizations, have joined forces to support this effort.

Studio City and Sherman Oaks Businesses: To encourage people to shop and dine without using their vehicles on September 22, local Studio City and Sherman Oaks businesses are offering special promotions to those participating in Care Free Sunday.  Just WEAR BLUE and mention Car Free Sunday to receive these promotions.  An Online Map of all participating businesses will be provided.  Some of these business supporters and sponsors include Architexture, The Bike Connection, Big Sugar Bakeshop, Brandy Melville (Studio City), Dari, Dungarees, Ferrari Olive Oil, Glow Skin Care, Henry Road, Jamba Juice (at Laurelgrove and Ventura), Kalologie, Ye Olde Kings Head, Lucky Puppy, Mind 2 Body, Nesmon Café, No Roses Gallery, Peets Coffee and Tea (Studio City), Pinz, Pizza Rev (Studio City), RoadRunner Sports, Robyn Davis:: Being, Smoke City Market, Spoonful, Tuning Fork, WeShareMedia, Yoga Shelter and Xtreme Desserts.  

WHEN/WHERE: 

Sunday, September 22, 2013

10 a.m.-3 p.m: Information about Car Free Sunday activities and special promotions will be available at the LA River Big Toad Gate (at Laurel Cyn. and Valleyheart).

11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Come to a Community Picnic adjacent to the LA River on Valleyheart between Laurel Cyn. and Radford, just south of the Radford Art Walk.  Several of our community supporters will have information and representatives in attendance.  The picnic is BYO (please purchase from one of our business supporters).

 

Please WEAR BLUE to show your support and to receive special promotions!!

 
More information available at www.carfreesunday.com.

 

 

CAR FREE SUNDAY (STUDIO CITY/SHERMAN OAKS) September 22, 2013 TAKE THE CAR FREE CHALLENGE. SEE HOW YOU DO! WEAR BLUE TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. Community Picnic: 11-2 (LA River at Valleyheart between Laurel Cyn. and Radford) Special Promotions All Day More Details on Facebook at Car Free Sunday Studio City/Sherman Oaks