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Home > Blogs > Living Green > Archives > 2008 > August > 13 > Entry
Don’t be idle
Today’s post expands off the post from last week about eco-modding. My investigation into mileage-boosting keeps coming back to a central philosophy: that the most effective gas-saving modification is to the behavior of the person behind the wheel.
One way to save gas is to reduce the time your car is idling. To that end, I came across Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services’ brochures that are part of the Southwest Ohio Anti-Idling Campaign.
You can read their tip sheet here, which has several facts about idling and tips on how to boost mileage by reducing the time your car’s running and not going anywhere.
The next time you;re driving somewhere, pay attention to how often your car sits still for more than 30 seconds. Can you cut back on idling? If so, share your suggestions here.
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By Lee Wong
August 13, 2008 1:53 PM | Link to this
Thanks for bringing to public’s attention. This is one reason why West Chester chose the roundabout for traffic control instead of the standard traffic signal light. Engine idling at the intersection causes lost fuel, time, money and increase pollution. I ask motorists to give it a year to get use to it.By Mike
August 14, 2008 11:35 AM | Link to this
I have used roundabouts for years in my travels around New England. They are quite numerous there. It will be interesting to see how Ohio drivers, known for their impatience and lack of driving manners, fare in a roundabout situation where driving etiquette is an absolute necessity in order to make it work effectively.By Troy ohio
August 14, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this
Haven’t you guys ever seen the traffic circles in the smaller cities around Dayton?!??By Troy ohio
August 14, 2008 7:42 PM | Link to this
Haven’t you guys ever seen the traffic circles in the smaller cities around Dayton?!??By Lee
August 18, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this
Troy, is the traffic circles working in Dayton area?