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What Can I Do?
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Purchase A Fuel-Efficient Vehicle
Fuel efficient vehicles can reduce fuel bills by hundreds of dollars each year while generating less greenhouse gas, helping to improve air quality.
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 US Dept. of Energy – Alternative Vehicles
Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid Center
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Perform A Home Energy Audit
An energy audit can reduce your utility bills by evaluating the energy efficiency level of your home or business. Audits can be free or low cost.
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HomeFree Nevada
NV Energy Home Energy Audit
U.S. Department of Energy –
Energy Audit
Weatherization Audit
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Utilize Alternative Transportation
Public transit, car & van pooling, walking, and biking improve air quality by reducing the number of vehicle trips taken.
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Citizens Area Transit
Club Ride Commuter Services
RTC Of Southern Nevada
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Plant A Tree
Urban trees improve air quality by absorbing greenhouse gases, releasing oxygen through photosynthesis and providing shade to homes and businesses, reducing the demand for energy.
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Tree Planting Brochure
Nevada Division of Forestry Tree Guide
Southern Nevada Tree Guide
Arbor Day Foundation
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What Is The City Doing?
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Electric Bike Program
As part of the City of Las Vegas’ efforts to promote sustainable methods of transportation the City has partnered with the Regional Transportation Commission to provide electric bikes to city employees located at the Development Services Center and City Hall; the bikes will be used primarily for short distance trips in the downtown area. Learn More...
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
In July 2007, the city joined the International Council for Local Environmental Initatives (ICLEI) Local Governments for Sustainability Campaign. More...
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ICLEI
Carbon Disclosure Project
Carbon Disclosure Project - Cities Pilot Project 2008
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Alternative Fuels Program
The city’s Alternative Fuel Program, which now sees more than 90 percent of its vehicles on alternative fuel, has been recognized worldwide. More...
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Las Vegas Clean Cities
City Vehicles and Fueling Stations Photo Gallery
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Urban Forestry Initiative
The city has been recognized as a “Tree City USA” for 16 years, regularly participates in Arbor Day activities and is currently planting new trees under the Nevada Nursery Greening Project.
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Tree Planting Brochure
Tree Planting Events Photo Gallery
Tree City USA Program
NDF Urban and Community Forestry
Urban Forestry City Council Item - May 7, 2008
Resolution and Video 
Nursery Greening Project
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Trails
The city develops trails throughout the area that provide recreation opportunities, promote health and fitness, enhance economic opportunities, serve as a buffer and contribute to the conservation of natural resources.
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Bike Laws And Maps
Off-Street Trail Multi-Use Map
Interlocal Joint Use Planning Area Trails
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Bus Rapid Transit
The RTC is currently working on building a rapid transit system that will connect downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Strip, Henderson and North Las Vegas.
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Bus Rapid Transit
Boulder Highway Express
Sahara Express
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