Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with Commute Solutions

Transportation is one of the largest contributors to air pollution in our region! Exploring cleaner ways to get to work or school even one day a week could save you money while saving the planet.

Celebrate Earth Day with Commute Solutions by taking part in one or more of the following activities:

1) Resource Fair

Visit our 24 hour self-service resource fair anytime during the month of April to learn more about the various commute solutions that are available to you:

  • Download telework tips and best practices.
  • Register for a free online, self-paced bike safety course.
  • Register to find out if there is a vanpool to your job.
  • Connect to bus information.
  • Download the new regional ConnectSmart app to plan a better trip or to find a carpool partner.

If you have a question or want to speak with someone directly, just call 877-512-7333 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm or send an email to commutesolutions@h-gac.com.

2) Make Your Commute Count

Access our interactive calculator, Make Your Commute Count to learn how you can reduce your carbon footprint, save money, and make the Gulf Coast region a greener, more sustainable region.

3) Attend an Earth Day Event

Join us in-person at Earth Day events around the region, to ask questions about your best options to travel to school or work, including:

  • Discovery Green, Green Mountain Energy Earth Day, Houston – April 10
  • UTMB Health Earth Day, Galveston – April 15
  • LaCenterra in Cinco Ranch, Katy – April 22

4) Request a Personalized Trip Plan

Tell us your name, starting zip code and ending zip code and we will work with our area transportation partners to share the best options for you.

5) Stay in Touch

Sign up to Stay in Touch to receive news and updates about commute options.

6) Follow us on Social Media

Follow H-GAC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to continue to learn about new transportation options in the region and ways to make small changes in your daily routine to help make our region a healthier and greener place to live.

7) Partner with Commute Solutions

Would your organization like to partner with Commute Solutions for a future event? Please contact Francis Rodriguez at francis.rodriguez@h-gac.com or 713-993-2437.