Middle Georgia

Helping Middle Georgia breathe easier.

Middle Georgia Resources

Traffic and air quality issues exist in areas throughout the state. That’s why The Clean Air Campaign is working with employers and commuters across Georgia, including Middle Georgia, to provide resources that can help us open up our roadways and clear up our skies.

New Standards Mean More Areas Have Air Pollution Challenges

Ground-level ozone has become an issue in Middle Georgia. Few people may know that vehicle exhaust accounts for 60% of the air pollution that forms ground-level ozone in Bibb County and 52% in Houston County. Commuter traffic contributes to a large part of this smog problem.

Although air quality has improved over the last few decades, scientists are continually learning more about the harmful effects of air pollution, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is responding with an ozone standard designed to better protect human health. A tighter ozone standard could be announced in mid-2012.

What could nonattainment status mean to the area?

Stigma of poor air quality and smog
Health risks for children and the elderly
Economic development challenges
More stringent permitting requirements
Additional requirements for transportation projects

Learn more about how smog hurts Georgia.

We’re Ready to Help

The Clean Air Campaign is now working with government agencies, employers and commuters in Middle Georgia by:

Educating these groups about Georgia’s air pollution problems
Promoting alternatives to driving alone – like riding Macon Transit Authority, carpooling, vanpooling, teleworking, bicycling and walking

Commuters

More than a third of Middle Georgians commute outside their home counties to get to work, yet just 13% share the ride, walk, cycle or use transit. When you change your commute, you’re helping improve air quality in Middle Georgia. Plus, you can earn cash and win prizes!

Be part of The Clean Air Campaign and you can earn $3 a day, up to $100, when you make the switch from driving alone. You can win prizes and earn gas cards, too! Learn more.

Employers

Partner with us to improve employee productivity and your bottom line.

The Clean Air Campaign works with employers to build commute options programs specifically around your needs. These services are provided at no cost to you.

Schools

Air pollution affects everyone, especially children. With their lungs still developing, children are more vulnerable to the impact of vehicle exhaust and poor air quality.

The Clean Air Schools program is free and open to all elementary, middle and high schools around the state. It includes air quality lesson plans, no-idling zones and creative ideas to encourage riding the bus or carpooling to school.