The Clean Air Fair will be launched with a proclamation declaring May as Car Care for Air Month in Fort Worth, and will urge citizens to take their automobiles, boats and lawnmowers for tuneups to reduce emissions. Limit your driving, especially before 10 a.m., when air quality is reduced. Consider walking or riding a bicycle for short trips. Carpool or ride the bus to work. Minimize your vehicle s cold starts by combining trips.
Most vehicle emissions occur when an automobile s engine is cold.
Avoid jack-rabbit acceleration of your vehicle. Fast starts use more gasoline than slow ones. Avoid excessive idling of your vehicle. Drive during off-peak hours to avoid traffic. Avoid highway construction and drive-through windows.