You Can Make a Difference
The quality of our environment is fundamentally connected to our quality of life. At CAA, we recognize the socially responsible desire of Canadians to preserve our environment, but we also recognize the importance of personal mobility in our vast country. That's why we advocate Eco-Driving as a realistic and effective solution for Canadians.
Eco-Driving is a new approach to transportation for many Canadians. It means making smart choices to reduce the amount of energy we use when we transport ourselves from point A to point B. It includes choosing automobile alternatives whenever possible and practical, such as active transportation (walking, biking, etc.), taking public transit, carpooling, and car-sharing.
For most Canadians, automobiles are the primary and most often only option for effective mobility. But Eco-Driving doesn't require getting rid of your car, or purchasing one that does not suit your lifestyle. Eco-Driving is preserving personal mobility in a fuel-efficient and safe manner, something every Canadian motorist can do in his or her own way.
Smart environmental choices aren't just made behind the wheel. Whether it is in our homes, our offices, or on the road, there are many ways to produce fewer emissions and less pollution. Sometimes it means making the energy-efficient choice for ourselves, but it also involves making sure the choices we have are made more energy efficient by government and industry. Everyone has a role to play.