How you get around affects the climate

The transportation of goods and people accounts for 30 percent of a household’s total carbon emissions in Multnomah County.

No matter what we do or where we live, we can always make one small change to reduce our carbon emissions and contribute to cleaner air in our region and in our neighborhoods.

Resources

Ready for more? View the full list of climate-friendly actions!

Walk or bike there!

Portland Walk and Bike Maps – The best routes to navigate Portland by foot or on bike.

Metro: Bike There! – Find biking resources, maps and events.

Go by transit

Trimet – transit information and trip planner

Share the ride

Carpool Match NW – Find someone to share the ride and the cost

Tools to help you shift to alternative modes

SmartTrips Residential & Business – The City of Portland's signature programs to reduce driving alone and promote transportation options.

Help for students and families to get to school

Safe Routes to School – Education, encouragement and engineering improvements to help kids walk and bike to school.

Connect with your neighbors

Sunday Parkways – 4 to 8 mile routes that are closed to cars allowing people to walk, bike, and be active in the streets.

Other Community Resources

Drive less. Save more. – Regional resources for reducing car trips.

Bicycle Transportation Alliance – Non-profit advocacy organization.

Community Cycling Center – Non-profit organization whose mission is to broaden access to bicycles.

By Cycle – Easy to use online route planning tool.