If you’re looking for a Clear the Air Challenge role model, look no further than Salt Lake City Councilman Soren Simonsen. The father of two is championing the cause by doing all he
can to not only eliminate his own vehicle trips, but also trying to recruit 1,000 participants to the Challenge.
By simply walking, biking, using public transportation, carpooling or teleworking as many days as possible, Simonsen has been able to average less than four personal automobile trips per week.
“When thinking about alternate transportation choices,” says Simonsen, “start with the lowest-impact option first. Walk, bike, take the bus, take TRAX or carpool before you consider driving.”
Simonsen is directly encouraging residents in his district to take the Challenge by including information in his weekly e-mail newsletters and in the June edition of his biannual mailer. His goal is to recruit 1,000 people to take the Challenge. Simonsen’s enthusiasm inspires us all to find unique ways to reduce emissions and recruit our friends, family members and coworkers to participate in the Clear the Air Challenge.
