{"id":145,"date":"2020-09-15T20:24:38","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T00:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/tusustainability\/?p=145"},"modified":"2021-03-08T11:29:28","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T16:29:28","slug":"ecochampion-will-fraser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/tusustainability\/2020\/09\/15\/ecochampion-will-fraser\/","title":{"rendered":"#EcoChampion Will Fraser: Green Transportation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcoming our first ever #EcoChampion, Will Fraser!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our first #EcoChampion Will Fraser (CLA \u201815) with the Clean Air Council, spoke with Temple students, faculty and staff in an important conversation on Green Transportation as a climate solution!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will graduated from Temple in 2015 with a degree in Environmental Studies. As the Transportation Outreach Coordinator, Will focuses his work on educating and organizing businesses to adopt sustainable commute benefits. Currently, Will chairs the City of Philadelphia\u2019s Office of Transportation + Infrastructure, as well as Sustainability\u2019s Vision Zero Education Sub-committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making the shift as a Temple Owl.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 More than any other sector of greenhouse gas emissions, transportation generates the largest share. The emitted greenhouse gases come from our common use of burning fossil fuels for our use of cars, trucks, ships, and planes. A huge shift that Temple students, faculty and staff can make individually while changing the narrative together, is the shift towards Green Transportation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our Philadelphia community, we have the unique ability to make this shift. The most environmentally friendly modes of transportation are walking and biking, as they emit zero greenhouse emissions. Plus – it is a great form of exercise which benefits your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When walking and biking is not an option, public transportation is a great option that the City of Philadelphia offers. Utilizing the subway, bus, and trolley is a great alternative to utilizing a car. Also, carpooling and van-pooling is offered through many programs, where you can save money, and connect with your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head over to our Temple’s on the Move<\/span><\/a> <\/strong>blog to learn more about getting around campus sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I make a sustainable and effective shift?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The City of Philadelphia and Temple University, both have plenty of safe green commute and transportation options. Our #EcoChampion, Will Fraser, shared several eco friendly resources featured below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Philadelphia Commute Options<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Options for transit passes, carpooling, and van pooling allowing employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for expenses related to commuting to and from work! These are great resources to learn more and connect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n