We're saved!: In an attempt to prevent bad weather, the state of Massachusetts is encouraging its residents to give up their cars for an entire week

State asks people to go car-free from Sept. 18-24 - Brockton, MA - The Enterprise

The governor is asking residents to leave their cars in the driveway and try bicycling, walking, public transit, carpooling, or vanpooling, for Massachusetts Car-Free Week, Sept. 18-24. Massachusetts will join more than 1,000 cities in 40 countries to show the benefits of reducing the number of vehicles on the road.

“Massachusetts Car-Free Week enhances the GreenDOT mission by raising awareness about the environmental benefits of reducing vehicle emissions in our communities,” said Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary and CEO Richard Davey.

GreenDOT, a state program runn by the state DOT, aims to reduce greehouse gas emissions under Gov. Deval Patrick's 2008 Global Warming Solutions Act...no other state in the nation has proclaimed a statewide Car-Free Day celebration. This year, Massachusetts will be celebrating an entire week of going Car-Free.