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Breathe Better Anti-Idling Campaign

Description

Website for SC Breathe Better anti-idling campaign, which is focused on reducing idling near schools and local businesses.

Questions this resource can help answer

How can my city design a program to reduce vehicle idling near schools and community businesses?

How do I use this resource?

The website provides an accordion style menu at the bottom of the page. Most of the information is in the “Downloads and Links” section. Within each of the links, there are additional linked resources. For example in the “B2 Overview” link, there are additional resources related to schools and businesses, and options to access communication and engagement materials.

Pro tips

There are some good community engagement materials in the B2 Overview/B2 Resources section.

Resource information

Resource owner

Government

Format

Website

Backup URL

Update Frequency

Irregularly

Geographic Coverage

county, Local (city, municipality), South Carolina

Technical specifications

Methodology

Curated resources

Sectors

Transportation

Other Specifications

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