Let's Turn Black Friday Blue
Brace yourselves. The most anticipated shopping day of the year is almost upon us. And while the Black Friday experience makes for some good bargains on holiday gifts, it can quickly become a bad deal for traffic and air quality at malls and stores all over Georgia. That’s because half of the smog-forming emissions in the state come from tailpipes.
While not a traditionally onerous day for commuters on the major roadways, Black Friday can cause pandemonium in the parking lots and painfully slow traffic heading into and out of shopping centers. According to the National Retail Federation, up to 152 million people nationwide plan to shop during the 2011 Black Friday weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). This makes Black Friday a terrific time to use commute alternatives so you can focus on the doorbusters and discounts.
After you make your list and check it twice, take advantage of carpooling, riding transit, special mall shuttle service and other options to save you money and time. For ideas on how you can help The Clean Air Campaign turn Black Friday blue, click here.
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