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Idling [i'-dling], running the engine of a vehicle while it is not going anywhere.

The TRUTH: Idling

... harms health

.... hurts air quality

.... wastes fuel & money

.... and is against the law

The MYTH: Idling

... saves gas

... is necessary in winter

... protects the engine

Look for I-FNYC 2010

Idle-Free NYC (I-FNYC)

Three years ago, on Earth Day 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced his goal for NYC to "have the cleanest air quality of any big city in America."

Great idea. But it won't happen until unnecessary engine idling stops. It has to come both from the top with tougher idling laws and enforcement of those laws, and from the bottom with an informed citizenry that stops idling through self-control and social capital. The good news for New Yorkers this spring is that Senator Daniel Squadron has introduced a bill to reduce heavy-duty engine idling statewide from the current 5 minutes to 1-minute; most likely it will pass at three-minute. Along with NYC's one-minute achool zone idling law, there is reason to celebrate...but much still to be done.

Just as good air doesn't happen overnight, maintaining a healthy environment requires vigilance. Not-idling is just one easy, quick example of how individual citizens can take responsibility for their own greenhouse gas emissions.

Idle-Free NYC 2010 has a special message for non-drivers to get involved in spreading the word that idling is unnecessary, unhealthy, selfish and--admit it--stupid. Below are some free I-FNYC tools to help you spread the word.

FREE DOWNLOADS (8.5"x11')

idling article


Clean Air Standards
What the ALA says about the Clean Air Standards
in 2010?


Need help deciding what you can do to limit idling where you work or live? Contact the AFSZ to discuss your ideas or your need for anti-idling materials.


IF YOU ARE
... an individual
Talk with friend and family about idling and I-FNYC ...


... a school
Download and share with school staff and parents. ...


... a community group
Identify a local idling hot-spot ...

... a business
Train fleet and delivery drivers. Promote public transportation ...

... policy maker
Strengthen idling policies. Call the AFSZ for ideas ...

Idle-Free NYC is headed by Asthma Free School Zone. Partnering organizations include: NY City Council, NYC DOT, NYC DOHMH, Asthma Initiative, NYC DOE, Environmental Defense Fund, Transportation Alternatives, Livable Streets, Clean Air NY, Healthy Schools Network, League of Conservation Voters, Con Edison and more!
Contact us.