Do you have errands within a few miles of your home? Try walking to complete them rather than driving. You get some fresh air, some exercise, and a break from work stress—and the atmosphere gets a break from fuel emissions. Tip: backpacks are the best way to carry groceries home!

Need a car to run a quick errand in the Twin Cities? Try Evie Carshare, which allows users to rent an electric vehicle to run errands or take local trips. It's a low-cost and environmentally friendly way to get around when walking and transit aren't cutting it.

The easiest way to start taking transit is to get a transit pass! With a bus pass, you're free to drive less, chill more, and save some carbon emissions. If you're in the Twin Cities area, the Metro Transit program offers tons of options—check out the link below!

AllTrails is a great resource to find hikes near you, whether you're at home in Minnesota or traveling around the country—or even the world. Plus, they show you the difficulty, length, and time it'll take to hike the trail, so you can prepare for adventure or a relaxing stroll.

I always make an itinerary on long or short road trips, ensuring I know where I want to go while maintaining the shortest routes to get there

Driving electric cars is one way we can keep our air and water cleaner. Electric vehicles are becoming more common and affordable, so check out the link below for tips on going electric in Minnesota.

Whether you want to save on your transportation budget or you simply don't have a vehicle, you may want to consider carpooling to work, school, and other activities. See the link below for tips on setting up a regular carpooling routine with others.

Advocate for LED stoplight fixtures in your small town. Some rural communities in Wisconsin and Iowa have saved almost half their energy budget by switching to LED stoplights.

I sometimes like to combine bike riding with bus riding if I want to have my bike with me or want a lift back up a large hill. This may seem intimidating at first, but it is very easy to put a bike on the front rack of a bus!

If you live in a rural community like I did, you probably don't have the same public transportation infrastructure as cities like bike lanes and buses. Advocating for safe bike infrastructure, like bike lanes, safe crossings, and bike-friendly neighborhood streets, is a great way to increase bike ridership in your town.