Central Texas Air Quality and Transportation Resources

Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) 512-916-6000

CAPCOG serves as an advocate, planner and coordinator of initiatives that, when undertaken on a regional basis, can be more effective and efficient. These include air quality planning, emergency services, elderly assistance, law enforcement training, criminal justice planning, solid waste reduction, infrastructure development, and housing and economic development. CAPCOG also provides access to air quality information and air quality plans that are specific to the region.

Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) 512-478-7433

CARTS provides rural transportation services, many of which help bring outside commuters to and from the metropolitan areas.

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Cap Metro) 512-389-7400 • 512-474-1200 (route info)

Capital Metro, the Austin area transit authority, provides the following services:

Assistance with employer commuter services, such as information fairs, ride-matching services and marketing materials
Transit information and passes
Vanpool program assistance
Guaranteed Ride Home benefit to transit/vanpool users

Carsharing Programs in Central Texas

Car2Go is a new, flexible type of mobility solution whenever you need a car in Austin. Spontaneously or with a reservation: wherever you need a car in Austin – just get in. Enjoy this new type of mobility without a security deposit or usual fixed costs associated with car ownership. Simply register online and drive off. Austin@car2go.com

City of Austin 512-482-5341

The City’s Air Quality Program provides a comprehensive selection of information, resources and outreach materials on air quality in Central Texas Austin Energy GreenChoice® is a part of America's #1 Green Power Program that offers electricity from clean, renewable sources (wind, solar and biogas).

CLEAN AIR Force of Central Texas 512-225-7780

In addition to CAPP assistance with effective clean air strategies, marketing programs, and coordinating reporting of emission reductions, the CLEAN AIR Force provides clean air awareness, education and planning efforts for Central Texans. You can also sign up to receive free notification of Ozone Alert days via email by signing up at www.cleanairforce.org.

Commute Solutions of Central Texas Hosted by the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) 512-974-3458 • 512-974-1861

Commute Solutions is a coalition of various regional organizations and employers striving to educate and promote the health, environmental and economic benefits of alternative transportation modes and commuter practices. Commute Solutions also sponsors the Let’s Ride! Program, a training for employer commute solutions programs, which is free to Clean Air Partners

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) 512-239-1000

TCEQ is the state environmental regulatory agency and provides detailed information on air quality issues in Texas, including offering assistance with strategies to reduce emissions. For more TCEQ air quality information, see the TCEQ Website’s Air Quality Index.