Idle-Free in Action

Meet the schools and local governments from across Colorado's Nonattainment area taking action to reduce vehicle idling and create cleaner air for the Front Range.

Idle-Free Certified Schools

Schools are creating healthier spaces for students, staff, and the community by reducing vehicle idling; especially during pick-up and drop-off times.

Read about each school below to get ideas on how you can get your school involved and lead the way for healthier school communities!

Lincoln Elementary

Denver Public Schools

Participated in the RAQC Engines Off program in the spring of 2024

Sent out weekly newsletters with anti-idling facts
Created social media posts
Reached out to teachers, staff, parents/guardians and community members via email
Students participated in anti-idling observations
Students took home pledges to encourage their parents/guardians to be idle-free
Held Earth Day assembly which included a sign design competition

Park Hill Elementary

Denver Public Schools

Participated in the RAQC Engines OFF program in the spring of 2024

Sent out multiple forms of communication using emails, social media, newsletters, and informational flyers to enegage teachers, staff, parents/guardians, and the community
Held a tabling event in partnership with the RAQC in March of 2024, which included facts about idling
Students participated in sign design and selected signs were placed near pick-up/drop-off lines
The campaign was highlighted in the Greater Park Hill News

Isabella Bird Community School

Denver Public Schools

Participated in the RAQC Engines Off program from fall 2024 to spring 2025

Parent volunteers and RAQC staff conducted anti-idling observations before and after the program
Placed official anti-idling signs throughout all parking lots on school grounds near pick-up and drop-off lines

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Lumberg Elementary

Jeffco Public Schools

Participated in the RAQC Engines OFF program in the fall of 2024

Created anti-idling message that was communicated with teachers, staff, parents/guardians, and the community
Placed official anti-idling signs around school property near pick-up and drop-off lanes

Belmar School of Integrated Arts

Jeffco Public Schools

Participated in the RAQC Engines OFF program from fall 2024 to spring 2025

Collected anti-idling observations before the start of the program
Sent out messages through email and newsletters to teachers, parents/guardians, and the community members about the schools anti-idling policy
Once the program was complete, official anti-idling signs were placed near pick-up and drop-off lines on the school's property

Green Gables Elementary

Jeffco Public Schools

Participated in the RAQC Engines OFF program in the spring of 2025

Collected anti-idling observations before the start of the program
Sent out messages through email and newsletters to teachers, parents/guardians, and the community members about the schools anti-idling policy
Once the program was complete, official anti-idling signs were placed near pick-up and drop-off lines on the school's property
They will be completing post program anti-idling observations in the spring of 2026

Cherry Drive Elementary

Adams 12 Public Schools

The Cherry Drive Earht Club participated in the RAQC Engines OFF program in the spring of 2026

Hosted a presentation session by a RAQC staff member
Created a poster to brainstorm ways to reduce idling
Designed tshirts to wear at school to help educate others

Idle-Free Certified Local Governments

Local governments are creating healthier communities by reducing vehicle idling around municipal buildings, public spaces, and community facilities.

Learn how local governments are taking action to reduce idling, improve air quality, and protect the health of their residents.

City of Longmont

Office of Sustainability

Took on internal anti-idling campaign in the spring of 2026

Sent 3 citywide emails and one newsletter about vehicle idling
Hosted a presentation at all staff meeting
Created an air pollution focused Bingo Challenge, in which all teams were encouraged to participate in order to get prizes
Worked with RAQC to create stickers to pass out to the community and staff
Created anti-idling stickers to put on all current city fleet vehicles