welcome

We’re enjoying our summer, and we hope you’re enjoying yours. This month, at the height of summer, we would like to inspire you to make your summer getaway a bit more sustainable by enjoying Vancouver’s communities by bike.

One Day is a City of Vancouver initiative that encourages residents to take small actions in their daily lives to use less energy at home and on the move, to help protect the climate, and to make Vancouver the cleanest, greenest, healthiest city in the world.

actions of the month

1. Explore Metro Vancouver by bike with MEC Great Rides. Hosted by the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, the rides aim to prove two things: riding a bike is fun, and the Vancouver region is the best place for biking in the world! You can join Great Rides on August 15 in Pitt Meadows, September 27 in Port Coquitlam and October 4 in Vancouver. (Cost is $15, free for volunteers).

2. When the City was founded in 1886, Vancouverites lived a little differently. We walked and cycled, ate locally, worked and lived in the same community, and knew our neighbours. This summer, historic Mount Pleasant’s Main Street wants to relive that moment and is hosting a market to visit our past and inspire our future. Bike over to Main Street - Market 1886 on August 16 and 23. Bicycle valet will be available.

3. Have some fun this summer and bike to the PNE (Aug. 22 to Sept. 7). By biking you’ll avoid sitting in a hot car, battling traffic and paying for parking. Once you arrive, check your bike at the PNE’s bicycle valet services.

line-ups

Music line-ups – we wish! We’re talking the line-ups that are inevitably part of your memories from summer vacations past. When the waiting game doesn’t really seem like a game at all, before you go check the estimated non-commercial delay times for the US borders online or by calling 604.542.4380. For BC Ferries, take advantage of their reservations options and limit the amount of time you spend waiting.

Any option you choose, we remind you not to idle at the border or ferry terminals this summer.

Fact: Idling for more than 10 seconds uses more gas than restarting your engine.
New: Wondering what the air quality is like today in your community? Visit the recently launched BC Air Quality website for current conditions and for information about the Provincial Idle Reduction Initiative.

wonders

This month’s wonders are the staff at spud! who are helping us spread the word about our home energy efficiency workshops to their customers. We’d also like to take a moment to recognize spud! for reducing GHG emissions associated with their groceries through their Buy Local and Carbon Neutral programs.

Our second wonders are being celebrated for their just-completed solar project. The T'Sou-ke Nation’s 75 kilowatt project is the largest of its kind in BC. This project is of a particular interest because it will serve as a model to other First Nations across the province that are off-grid and are currently relying on diesel generators for their electricity.

your roadtrip

For those who will be making a road trip this summer, we suggest that you add to your pre-trip checklist a visit to BCAA’s Eco-Driving website.

Here’s our top three picks from the site:
1.   Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic areas, construction, and hilly terrain to save fuel and time.
2.   Carrier (ski, bike and roof) racks should be removed when not in use; they cause aerodynamic drag which increases fuel consumption.
3.   Using air conditioner during city driving can increase fuel consumption by up to 20%. Try rolling down your windows and leave the air conditioning for highway travel when rolling down the windows would create an aerodynamic drag.

Know someone...

… who likes to be treated like a celebrity even if their pic will never grace the cover of “Star” magazine? Well, forward this issue of One Day to them; we think they’ll love this month’s tip on valet parking!

New readers, sign-up here.

What's happening

Garden tours
Sept. 13, 11am-1pm
Visit select community gardens for a personalized tour with an experienced community gardener. Locations posted on website.

Slow Food Cycle Tours
Aug. 22-23, 10am-4pm
This leisurely, self-guided tour provides an educational and culinary experience by exploring many farms, some that are open to the public only on these days. These tours give you a rare chance to meet the farmers and learn about agriculture in the Fraser Valley. Register online.

Summer spaces
Summer Sundays
Roam freely on the streets in Gastown, Main Street and Collingwood and see what your community has to offer. Visit website for dates, times and programming details.

Energy efficiency workshop
Stock-Up Café
Aug. 25, 7-8pm
Attend this free workshop and find out how you can get up to $13,605 in rebates for energy efficiency improvements to your detached or semi-detached home. RSVP.

Check out the One Day events calendar for more sustainability related events happening in and around Vancouver.

Did you know...

…that BEST’s Bicycle Valet program has parked 5,000 bikes so far this summer? Event organizers have been working with BEST to provide a safe and secure space for you to leave your bike. So forget the traffic jams and having to park your car miles away at the next community event. Bike to participating events and get VIP treatment with Bicycle Valet.

The City of Vancouver, Translink, BCAA, MEC, Potter Lake Bamboo Fencing and Vancity have all sponsored the program, with BCAA even providing some of their staff to volunteer to park your bike at events.

In the media

Check out the One Day media section for more climate change related news.

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August 2009 Hello! welcome We’re enjoying our summer, and we hope you’re enjoying yours. This month, at the height of summer, we would like to inspire you to make your summer getaway a bit more sustainable by enjoying Vancouver’s communities by bike. One Day is a City of Vancouver initiative that encourages residents to take small actions in their daily lives to use less energy at home and on the move, to help protect the climate, and to make Vancouver the cleanest, greenest, healthiest city in the world. actions of the month 1. Explore Metro Vancouver by bike with MEC Great Rides. Hosted by the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, the rides aim to prove two things: riding a bike is fun, and the Vancouver region is the best place for biking in the world! You can join Great Rides on August 15 in Pitt Meadows, September 27 in Port Coquitlam and October 4 in Vancouver. (Cost is $15, free for volunteers). 2. When the City was founded in 1886, Vancouverites lived a little differently. We walked and cycled, ate locally, worked and lived in the same community, and knew our neighbours. This summer, historic Mount Pleasant’s Main Street wants to relive that moment and is hosting a market to visit our past and inspire our future. Bike over to Main Street - Market 1886 on August 16 and 23. Bicycle valet will be available. 3. Have some fun this summer and bike to the PNE (Aug. 22 to Sept. 7). By biking you’ll avoid sitting in a hot car, battling traffic and paying for parking. Once you arrive, check your bike at the PNE’s bicycle valet services. line-ups Music line-ups – we wish! We’re talking the line-ups that are inevitably part of your memories from summer vacations past. When the waiting game doesn’t really seem like a game at all, before you go check the estimated non-commercial delay times for the US borders online or by calling 604.542.4380. For BC Ferries, take advantage of their reservations options and limit the amount of time you spend waiting. Any option you choose, we remind you not to idle at the border or ferry terminals this summer. Fact: Idling for more than 10 seconds uses more gas than restarting your engine. New: Wondering what the air quality is like today in your community? Visit the recently launched BC Air Quality website for current conditions and for information about the Provincial Idle Reduction Initiative. wonders This month’s wonders are the staff at spud! who are helping us spread the word about our home energy efficiency workshops to their customers. We’d also like to take a moment to recognize spud! for reducing GHG emissions associated with their groceries through their Buy Local and Carbon Neutral programs. Our second wonders are being celebrated for their just-completed solar project. The T'Sou-ke Nation’s 75 kilowatt project is the largest of its kind in BC. This project is of a particular interest because it will serve as a model to other First Nations across the province that are off-grid and are currently relying on diesel generators for their electricity. your roadtrip For those who will be making a road trip this summer, we suggest that you add to your pre-trip checklist a visit to BCAA’s Eco-Driving website. Here’s our top three picks from the site: 1. Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic areas, construction, and hilly terrain to save fuel and time. 2. Carrier (ski, bike and roof) racks should be removed when not in use; they cause aerodynamic drag which increases fuel consumption. 3. Using air conditioner during city driving can increase fuel consumption by up to 20%. Try rolling down your windows and leave the air conditioning for highway travel when rolling down the windows would create an aerodynamic drag.	Know someone... … who likes to be treated like a celebrity even if their pic will never grace the cover of “Star” magazine? Well, forward this issue of One Day to them; we think they’ll love this month’s tip on valet parking! New readers, sign-up here. What's happening Garden tours Sept. 13, 11am-1pm Visit select community gardens for a personalized tour with an experienced community gardener. Locations posted on website. Slow Food Cycle Tours Aug. 22-23, 10am-4pm This leisurely, self-guided tour provides an educational and culinary experience by exploring many farms, some that are open to the public only on these days. These tours give you a rare chance to meet the farmers and learn about agriculture in the Fraser Valley. Register online. Summer spaces Summer Sundays Roam freely on the streets in Gastown, Main Street and Collingwood and see what your community has to offer. Visit website for dates, times and programming details. Energy efficiency workshop Stock-Up Café Aug. 25, 7-8pm Attend this free workshop and find out how you can get up to $13,605 in rebates for energy efficiency improvements to your detached or semi-detached home. RSVP. Check out the One Day events calendar for more sustainability related events happening in and around Vancouver. Did you know... …that BEST’s Bicycle Valet program has parked 5,000 bikes so far this summer? Event organizers have been working with BEST to provide a safe and secure space for you to leave your bike. So forget the traffic jams and having to park your car miles away at the next community event. Bike to participating events and get VIP treatment with Bicycle Valet. The City of Vancouver, Translink, BCAA, MEC, Potter Lake Bamboo Fencing and Vancity have all sponsored the program, with BCAA even providing some of their staff to volunteer to park your bike at events. In the media Top 5 tips for a greener car Walmart plans eco-labels on merchandise Harming the environment is bad for the economy Four ecotowns given the green light Nissan previews electric car, hopes to out-green hybrids Check out the One Day media section for more climate change related news.

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