Leave your keys at home and go car free today

Long Islanders are encouraged to leave their cars at home or at least drive it less today to mark the 7th Annual Car Free Day Long Island.

News 12 Staff

Sep 20, 2019, 10:20 AM

Updated 1,672 days ago

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Long Islanders are encouraged to leave their cars at home or at least drive it less today to mark the 7th Annual Car Free Day Long Island.

It's part of a national "go green" movement to use more sustainable travel choices.

Organizers say there are several benefits -- save money, get some extra exercise, and help reduce traffic.

Last year, more than 7,000 Long Islanders pledged to be car free. 

It saved 73 tons of CO2 emissions.


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