Oxnard, CA) – To address community health concerns related to air quality, Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) has pledged to participate in the 2019 CA Clean Air Day. The GCTD Board will adopt a resolution committing to educating its nearly 200 employees and the communities it serves that everyone has a role in clearing the air and increasing the health of our community. The District will also be making 100, two-ride bus passes available free at the Oxnard Transportation Center on CA Clean Air Day, Wednesday, October 2nd. (Must go in person. Limit one pass per customer)
“Really, every day is clean air day for us,” commented Steven Brown, GCTD General Manager. “We provide environmentally-friendly public transit across five jurisdictions and carry over 3.6 million passengers annually on a fleet of buses fueled by compressed natural gas. And most recently, we completed our new and sustainable operations and maintenance facility which was built to meet all California Green Building standards. This statewide effort is another great opportunity for us to partner with agencies near and far to support this important clean air initiative.”
California Clean Air Day is a non-profit, statewide program built on the idea that shared experiences unite people to action to improve our community health. On October 2, 2019, Californians across the state will take actions to clear the air and improve their community’s health. Over 100,000 people participated in 2018, and it is anticipated that 10 times that will participate in 2019.
To learn more about this statewide campaign and what you can do, visit CleanAirDay.org. There you can take the pledge, learn more about the statewide day of action, and find fun and easy activities. Also, stay aware of 2019 CA Clean Air Day activities by searching #CleanAirDayCA on all social media platforms, and follow @cleanairday on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About the District: Gold Coast Transit District provides safe, responsive, convenient, efficient, and environmentally responsible fixed-route bus and paratransit public transportation that serves the diverse needs of the cities of Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme and Ventura, and in the unincorporated County areas between the cities. Utilizing a fleet of 56 clean natural gas-fueled buses, and 26 paratransit buses and vans, GCTD carries nearly 4 million passengers annually on its 20 bus routes. GCTD is the largest provider of public transit in Ventura County and is governed by a Board of Directors made up of an elected official from each member jurisdiction. For more information or to plan your trip, visit www.GoldCoastTransit.org.
About Coalition for Clean Air: Since 1971, the Coalition for Clean Air has worked to protect public health, improve air quality and prevent climate change in California. With offices in Los Angeles and Sacramento, CCA advocates for effective policy solutions to achieve clean air for California.
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