How Clean Was It?

RIDE Solutions has reported that 166 Clean Commute Pledges last week resulted in 3,400 miles, 166 Clean Commute Pledges, representing about 3,270 pounds of CO2 and CO2-equivalent greenhouse gasses not emitted into the Roanoke Valley's air.

The Raleigh Court area in Roanoke City logged the most pledges at 42, but localities from Salem to Riner, Fincastle to Dublin were represented. Pledges were even taken from commuters in Washington and Florida.

In all, 22 localities and 84 employers were represented. Bicycle commuting was by far the most popular choice, with fully 51 percent of all commuters pledging to ride that morning. It was followed by carpooling and walking as the second and third most popular choice.

The Cleanest Team came from the City of Roanoke's Planning, Building and Development department, which finished second last year.