New Year’s Resolutions to Clear The Air:

Richard Valentine (Salt Lake Valley Health)
• Plan and Work to Implement at 20% per Year to 2020.
• More serious consideration of alternative transportation on “Red Days”.
• Have fun … But not too much fun.
• Encourage others (personally and professionally) to understand that the same Behavior Change (of reduced driving) will result in benefits in four areas:
o Personal Finance — Save money.
o Improve Public Health in Salt Lake Valley — Many individuals are suffering from high levels of air pollution related to motor vehicle use.
o Improve Political and Economic stability — Fossil fuels are a finite resource, as supplies run out and become more expensive social organizations will be stressed.
o Improve Global Air Quality — Burning fossil fuels is likely to very disruptive to humanity.
• Encourage others to maintain a positive attitude.(Have Fun… But not too much Fun)

Kathy Van Dame (Wasatch Clean Air Coalition)
• I will follow air quality predictions and have available alternate plans for transportation when I need to travel during ‘Air Action’ and ‘Unhealthy’ days.
• I will discuss my choices with others when appropriate.

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