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At its August 21 2002 meeting, the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution
Control District approved a grant for Traffic Busters in Schools, sponsored
by the City of Capitola for a Santa Cruz countywide program aimed at reducing
pollution and traffic around schools by encouraging children to walk.
The program's kickoff coincides with the "Don't Drive One Day in
Five" campaign of the Regional Transportation Commission.
Program endorsers include the cities of Capitola, Scotts Valley, and
Santa Cruz, Sheriff Mark Tracy, Capitola Police Chief Rich Ehle, Superintendent
of Schools Dr. Diane Siri, the Community Traffic Safety Coalition, the
Regional Transportation Commission, Mission Pedestrian, the Campaign for
Sensible Transportation, EarthLinks, and Capitola Walks. This international
program, designed by Australian traffic calming guru David Engwicht, is
largely volunteer driven.
Our Mission Statement:
The mission of Traffic Busters is to reduce traffic volume and speed in neighborhoods, improve air quality, reduce environmental impacts of the single-occupant vehicle and promote walking/biking/transportation alternatives among school children through educational programs, materials and events.
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