New Castle Idling Reduction Program Dave Schroeder and Lauren McDonell New Castle CAAC

Idling Is Common When: it’s cold and people warm up their vehicles people stop to check the mail parents are waiting to pick up kids from school people run into the grocery store, post office, convenience store etc. people go through a drive-through in some cases, police cars or industrial vehicles may need to idle – is this true in New Castle?

Idling Education Program Designed to: Protect public health (especially children and seniors) Protect air quality Reduce greenhouse gas emissions (CAP) Conserve fuel, protect vehicles

The Truth about Idling If a vehicle is going to be idling for more than 10 seconds, it is more fuel-efficient to turn off the engine. Today’s cars and trucks don't need to be warmed up. Except in below-zero conditions, you can just start the engine and drive off. - Click and Clack (Car Talk)

Health Particles in air pollution from idling worsen asthma and other respiratory symptoms, especially in children. - Asthma Regional Council

Environment Car exhaust contains: nitrogen oxides (NO x ), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ). An hour of automobile idling releases nearly 4 pounds of CO 2 into the air.

Will you help make New Castle an idle-free town?

What you can do Take pride in our beautiful town and the health of our community Sign a pledge to reduce your idling Agree to help set a new example for colleagues and the public Help spread the word about idling

Questions or Suggestions Dave Schroeder (970) Lauren McDonell: (970)