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NC Air Awareness, Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) and Clean Air Works present:

Don't Drive Day
Thursday, August 5, 2010

Carpool, Bus, Lynx, Walk, Bike, Telework...
Anything other than driving alone!

More than 1000 people participated in Don't Drive Day, recording their clean commuting efforts on the DDD website.  This was a record number of people participating!

Need help to try a clean commute?

Plan your route with CATS'
route planner.
Find a carpool partner with
Share the Ride NC.
Get tips on biking from
Bike Mentor.

More details.....

Don't Drive Day is Thursday, August 5, 2010
Try Carpooling on August 5, 2010

Project Leader Speaker Series
Wednesday, July 22, 2010, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
One Bank of America Center

Bank of America executive, Lisa Shpritz, will discuss how Bank of America has driven new programs and projects that positively impact their associates, the environment and their bottom line.

For more details, click here.


Project Leader Workshop Series
Thursday, May 20, 2010 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Light lunch provided to those who register.
Location:  Harris Teeter HQ, 701 Crestdale Drive, Matthews
RSVP to:
Maggie_Janke@URSCorp.com, 704-716-0746


Featuring Fostering Sustainable Behavior author and community based social marketing guru Doug McKenzie-Mohr.


Clean Air Works! Kick-off Breakfast for 2010
Hosted by Piedmont Natural Gas
Featuring remarks by:
Tom Skains, President & CEO of Piedmont Natural Gas
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Dan Murrey
Gaston County Commissioner Joe Carpenter


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Project Leader Workshop Series
Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Light lunch provided to those who register.
AXA Equitable
10840 Ballantyne Commons Parkway, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28277
RSVP to: jennifer_dory@urscorp.com 
704-716-0734

Let the man USA Today called “America’s Walking Guru” walk you through steps proven to get your employees moving and improving air quality!


Workshop #1: March 25, 2010, 11:30 - 1:00
Walking advocate Mark Fenton

Mark Fenton is an entertaining, engaging, and knowledgeable walking advocate and host of the PBS series America’s Walking.  Most recently, Mark has become a recognized authority on public health issues and the need for community, environmental, and public-policy initiatives to encourage more walking and bicycling. Mark has several  years of experience empowering individuals to make healthy lifestyle changes and helping businesses develop successful wellness programs that encourage employee participation and exceed expectations. 

Clean Air Works! invites you to the first in a series of four nationally-recognized speaker workshops designed to help local business leaders build robust, successful commuter programs at their business. 


2008 Champions Luncheon
On November 12th, Clean Air Works! hosted it's annual Champions Luncheon at CPCC's Harris Conference Center. At the event, Clean Air Works! Partners were recognized for their efforts to improve air quality in the region. Fred A. Jackson, President and CEO of American & Efird, gave the keynote address, while Regional Air Quality Board members, Emmy Lou Burchette (Burchette & Associates) and John Eapen (Ruddick Corporation), emceed the ceremony.
2007 Champions Luncheon
Clean Air Works! held its 2007 Champions Luncheon on October 8 at Harris Conference Center.  Piedmont Natural Gas president and chief executive Tom Skains gave the keynote address, while John Wendel, meteorologist at WCNC, emceed the awards ceremony.
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Project Updates

1.1.08 - Project Update
12.2.07 - Project Update
11.1.07 - Project Update
10.3.07 - Project Update
9.14.07 - Project Update
7.6.07 - Project Update
6.11.07 - Project Update
5.07.07 - Project Update
4.02.07 - Project Update
2.28.07 - Project Update
1.31.07 - Project Update
12.20.06 - Project Update
11.30.06 - Project Update
10.06.06 - Project Update
9.12.06 - Project Update
8.25.06 - Project Update
8.11.06 - Project Update
7.26.06 - Project Update
7.14.06 - Project Update


Don't Drive Day Thank You