GREEN MEETINGS Water Taxi MINIMIZE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT DC was the fi rst city in North America to launch a bikeshare system. Capital Bikeshare is popular for commuting, and it’s easy with 700 stations and more than 5,000 bikes in the DC area. More than 1,400 buses operated by Metro run on alternative fuel that is less harmful to the environment. Metro aims for a 100% zero-emissions bus fl eet by 2045. The American Geophysical Union (AGU) hosted 28,000 attendees for its 2018 fall meeting in DC without a shuttle and returns to the city in 2024. DC is prepared to welcome attendees and help make sustainable options easy. We selected DC largely because the city is so walkable and has excellent public transportation,” said Lauren Parr, Senior Vice President of Meetings and Learning, AGU. “AGU never shuttles for large meetings as it’s a carbon and fi nancial expenditure, and we had excellent feedback from our attendees. DC is a great choice for any planner looking to leverage local transportation options and eliminate shuttles. -Lauren Parr, AGU Senior Vice President WASHINGTON.ORG Learn more at Capital Bikeshare Bikes WASHINGTON.ORG/SUSTAINABILITY 31
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