b'MVRPC 2022 ANNUAL REPORTSUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS AND ENVIRONMENT MVRPC will focus on preserving and enhancing the valuable ecosystem services that benefit the residents of the Miami Valley Region. The natural environment provides valuable ecosystem services to our Region that when properly preserved and protected, help to filter our water and air, moderate temperature extremes, store carbon and protect valuable topsoil. Actions forMVRPC Supports Sustainable Solutions and Initiatives That Sustainable SolutionsSupport Actions for a Better Environment With Several Public and Improving theOutreach Programs. Environment:The Rideshare Program is a free service from MVRPC for those EFFECTIVE CLEAN AIR PROGRAMSwho work, live or attend college in Montgomery, Greene, Miami, PROTECT WATER RESOURCESPreble, Darke and Clinton Counties. Register for the Rideshare PROTECT THE NATURALProgram and explore smarter ways to commute like ride matching ENVIRONMENTto form a carpool or bikepool, transit and bike routes to match ENCOURAGE ECO-FRIENDLYyour trip or form a vanpool for longer commutes. MVRPCs DESIGN PRACTICESRideshare Program partners with a statewide commute solutions PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCYplatform, Gohio Commute, to offer smarter ways to improve how you get around Ohio. More information can be found at MiamiValleyRideshare.org. In addition to offering ways to explore sustainable commute optionsAir Quality Alert billboard activated. in the Region. The Rideshare Program provides updates about road construction projects that may impact the trips for commuters in the region and encourage them to seek alternate routes or other commute solutions to reduce congestion in these areas. These updates can be found at MiamiValleyRoads.org.MVRPCs Air Quality Awareness Program provides information about air quality in the Region and activates alerts to notify residents when air quality is expected to be poor. MiamiValleyAir.org lists actions residents can take to reduce air pollution in the Region. Suggested actions like refueling in the evening hours when gas emissions are less likely to mix with sunlight to create smog or not idling when you are waiting curbside orders.The Miami Valley Region is home to over 350 miles of paved, multi-use trails. Stretching across county lines, these trails connectschools, parks, historic landmarks and area attractions. This Trail User on the Great Miami Recreational Trail crossing 571 in Tipp City.network is known as the Nations Largest Paved Trail Network. MiamiValleyTrails.org is the website to help users navigate the trail network. The site features a map of the network, information about closures and detours, attractions and facilities.20'