Environmental Quality

The Clean Air Fair - For Healthier Air

News Release

For Immediate Release

Contact:     Beth Gorman     (520) 740-3343

Tucson, Arizona (March 2, 2005) – Local agencies and businesses concerned about air quality and traffic congestion have again joined forces to promote the use of alternative modes of transportation in Pima County. The residents of Pima County are being encouraged to clean the air by using alternative modes of transportation during the month of April. The free Clean Air Fair activities are scheduled from Friday, April 1 through Monday, April 4, 2005. In addition to the Fair, a special contest is being kicked off on April 1 and runs through April 21, the day before Earth Day. If an individual takes actions to reduce air pollution, and a “21 Days to Cleaner Air” contest entry form is completed and submitted, the participant will be entered into a prize drawing for gifts donated by local businesses. 

Fourteen fun-filled activities are planned during the Clean Air Fair event to encourage people to walk, take the bus, bicycle, carpool, or drive a clean fuel vehicle. On Sunday, April 3rd, the Clean Air Jamboree will be held at Reid Park’s DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center from noon to 5:00 p.m. with live music, clean fuel vehicle display, food, environmentally-related booths and information, face painters, solar energy booth, balloon art, bio-diesel presentation, air-filled obstacle course and more. 

Clean Air Fair events include bike rides, walks, carpool and transit promotions, and fun activities for adults and kids! (See attached.) The schedule of events and prize drawing entry forms will be available on-line at www.cityoftucson.org/caf . Entry forms received by PDEQ by April 29, 2005 will be entered in a random drawing for great prizes, including a trip for two to San Diego, meals at local restaurants, gift certificates, and more. For more information call Pima County Department of Environmental Quality at 740-3947.

Clean Air Fair event sponsors include the City of Tucson and Pima County Departments of Transportation, Pima Association of Governments, Pima County Department of Environmental Quality, Sun Tran, Pima Community College, and Wild Oats Natural Market.

Clean Air Fair

April 1-4, 2005

Schedule of Events
Bike helmets are encouraged for all riders and are a must
for those under 18 years of age

 

Friday, April 1

“21 Days to Cleaner Air” Contest Kickoff

Take action for cleaner air and enter daily for your chance to win a prize. Enter at www.tucsonaz.gov/caf .

 

Bike to Work Day

Ride your bike over to Wild Oats Market on your way to work and get a

free treat to eat. Great for reducing traffic congestion! Great for your health! Great for our air!

 

Ride Wise!

Celebrate carpooling in a delicious and rewarding way. Carpoolers parking in selected downtown parking lots will be rewarded with FREE Krispy Kreme doughnuts and other prizes, including a chance to win a free monthly parking pass.

 

Sign up for a free carpool matchlist from April 1-4, and receive a dozen Krispy Kreme doughnuts FREE!  Call RideShare at 884-RIDE for info.

 

FREE Bike Registration at the U of A Mall

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All Greater Tucson area residents welcome!  Register your bike now to make it easier to reclaim if it is ever stolen. Join KRQ at the U of A Mall from 11 a.m. –1 p.m. for musical fun!

 

Walk & Roll to School Day

Hey kids! Walk, skate or ride your bike to school today. Remember to wear your helmet when riding or skating.

                                                                                                         

Friday, April 1 (continued)

Downtown Poker Walk                             

Everyone welcome! Meet other walkers at El Presidio Park (near Alameda & Church) anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.  Collect cards along the walk and play your hand at the end for prizes.

Saturday, April 2

“Scavenger Cruise” Downtown Fun Ride

Bring your bike, helmet, a backpack, some small change for purchasing scavenger items, and get ready for fun. Meet at 7:00 a.m. at El Presidio Park (west of Church and Alameda) to receive the map and list of items to find within 5 miles of downtown area. First one back to the park with all the items gets a prize. For more information, call 740-3947.

                                                                                                         

East Side Bike Ride at Agua Caliente Park

Take a leisurely, child friendly, round trip ride from Agua Caliente Park. Bring your bike and helmet and enjoy a 7 mile ride at an easy pace with an experienced ride leader. Meet at the Park at 7:00 a.m. Call 740-3947 for more information.
   

Nature Viewing and Walk at Agua Caliente Park                            

Enjoy a guided nature walk at beautiful Agua Caliente Park (Soldier Trail and Roger Rd.) 9:30 a.m. – noon. Call 740-3947 for more information.

                                                                                        

Sunday, April 3

Bike to the Zoo – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.   

Animals need clean air too! Bike to the Reid Park Zoo and show your helmet to get FREE admission. Secured bicycle parking provided.

                                                             

Clean Air Jamboree – Noon- 5 p.m. 

Have fun and enjoy FREE activities for the whole family at Reid Park’s Demeester Outdoor Performance Center. Tap your feet to great live music (Round the House, Batucaxé, Tucson High Steel Drum Band, and more!) and The Mountain radio station. View clean fuel vehicles, listen to a biodiesel presentation, jump in an air-filled obstacle course, or get your face painted while being entertained by a balloon artist.  Food is available for purchase. Environmentally related information booths will be there to help you do your share for the air and the environment.

 

 

 Monday, April 4

Downtown Historic Walk at Noon                       

Meet at the Downtown Train Depot (near Congress and Toole) at noon for an enjoyable 45-minute guided walk. Lunch provided by Wild Oats Market.

FREE Bike Registration at the U of A Mall

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

All Greater Tucson area residents welcome!  Register your bike now to make it easier to reclaim if it is ever stolen.
 

520.740.3947 or www.tucsonaz.gov/caf for more information

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