Turn the Key. Be Idle Free.
Why does Vehicle Idling Matter?
A Nonattainment Area is a region that does not meet federal National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for one or more air pollutants. Colorado's Denver Metro/North Front Range is a nonattainment area for ozone, making reducing air pollution especially important.
Vehicle idling releases pollutants into the air, even when you're not going anywhere. Reducing unnecessary idling is a simple way to help reduce emissions and support cleaner air in our communities.
The Impacts of Vehicle Idling
Air pollutants that come from idling can be associated with asthma, impaired lung function/development, increased allergies, impaired reproductive health, and lead to cancer and cardiovascular diseases later in life
Idling puts 150 balloons worth of harmful pollution into the air every minute, including particulate matter and ozone precursors.
For each hour spent idling the average car waste about 1/4 gallon of gasoline. Idling for 10 seconds uses more fuel than turning the engine on and off.
While idling, a car's engine might not reach its optimal operating temperature. Leading to incomplete fuel combustion, which in turn can cause fuel residue to build up on engine components and contaminate engines oil.
Children breathe ~50% more air per pound of body weight than adults, meaning a higher dose of pollutants when they come in contact