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Toronto Public Health works collaboratively with other City divisions in addressing air quality issues.
Links to sites external to the Toronto Public Health Web site are provided as a convenience and their inclusion does not imply that Toronto Public Health endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content or use of these sites.
Climate Change, Clean Air and Sustainable Energy Action Plan
Toronto's bold new Climate Change, Clean Air and Sustainable Energy Action Plan will see the City of Toronto and its residents, businesses and communities take action to cut greenhouse gas emissions, clean the air and create a sustainable energy future.
City of Toronto Idling Control By-law
The City of Toronto promotes an idle-free city and has implemented an Idling Control By-law with the goal to improve air quality and respiratory health. You may contact the City's Permit Parking Office at 416-392-7873 regarding the compliance and enforcement of the by-law.
Toronto Public Health works with the City of Toronto Transportation Services division on the education and outreach of the City's Idling Control By-law. Visit the Idling By-Law section of our website for more information on vehicle idling.
Cycling promotion
Through the 20/20 The Way to Clean Air campaign, Toronto Public Health promotes cycling as a means of sustainable transportation to help reduce vehicle use and improve air quality. Find out more about the many cycling programs in the City of Toronto.
Energy Efficiency Office
Energy efficiency is a responsible way for residents and building owners to save money, conserve our natural resources and protect our environment. The City of Toronto Energy Efficiency Office (EEO) is responsible for developing and coordinating the implementation of an energy efficiency and conservation strategy for Toronto. Several initiatives are undertaken by the EEO with the goal to help Toronto reduce green house gas emissions and lessen climate change.
Green Fleets
The City of Toronto Fleet Services division has developed the Greening Our Fleet initiative to help meet the City's 20 percent emissions reduction target.
City of Toronto Smart Commute
The City of Toronto Smart Commute is a joint initiative of Toronto Public Health's 20/20 The Way to Clean Air campaign and City's Smart Commute Initiative. Among the goals of each program are the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle-related air pollution.
In June 2005 the City of Toronto launched the pilot at the North York Civic Centre (NYCC). As part of the pilot program, employees at NYCC were offered commuting resources designed to help achieve the program's goals and objectives. Efforts target those employees who drive to work alone and are interested in making a change to a more sustainable mode of travel such as transit, cycling, walking, or carpooling. Planning is underway to expand the program to other city work sites.
Greater Toronto Area Clean Air Council
The City of Toronto participates in the Greater Toronto Area Clean Air Council to help promote the reduction of air pollution emissions and increased awareness of regional air quality issues in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The GTA Clean Air Council works through the collective efforts of all levels of government. The Council also plays an important role in the organization of the annual Smog Summit.
The GTA Clean Air Online web site developed by the Council also provides information about government's actions for clean air.
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