Yours: $100 To Carpool
As we all know, tomorrow is Earth Day, a 30-something-year-old event that has even greater significance now as the threat of global warming looms. If you want to curb your carbon emissions and do your bit for the environment, here’s a chance to not only save money on gas but pocket a crisp $100: 511 Rideshare, the free Bay Area Web and phone service that helps match commuters to carpools, is offering up to $100 in gas gift cards if you switch to carpooling (no fair if you’re already doing it … though, good on you!)
The program starts today, so you can cruise over to www.511.org or call (510) 273-3600 to get started. I’m interested to know: How many readers have changed your behavior – cloth shopping bag, compact fluourescent light bulb, more frequent BART trips – to be environmentally friendly? What tips do you have on going green? And, in case you’re house-shopping, it’s not a bad idea to consider properties near a BART station. To return to the carpool theme, not only can you hop on BART, but often there are casual carpools that spring up near the station, meaning you can ride to San Francisco for free. (Photo: tyger_lyllie)
