Eco-Friendly Transportation
Drive the speed limit
Avoid rapid starts and stops and exceeding the speed limit. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates you can save 16 cents to $1.06 per gallon (with prices at $3.22/gallon).
Tune up
Improve gas mileage by 4 percent or more by tuning your engine, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Replace a clogged air filter to boost efficiency by 10 percent.
Check the tires
Make sure your tires are properly inflated, improving mileage by more than 3 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
Cruise control
An Edmunds.com study shows that using cruise control at highway speeds offers an average fuel savings of 7 percent.
Lose the junk in the trunk
The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that drivers can save between three and six cents a gallon by removing unnecessary weight from the car.
Ride a bike or take a walk
Several off-street and on-street designated paths have been completed within the Village and throughout DuPage County. For a more information and a map, (click here).
Use Public Transportation
Pace operates a fixed bus route for ADA Service and to/from Metra's commuter rail stations in Roselle and Glen Ellen, as well as a daily Dial-A-Ride lift-equiped paratransit service.Bloomingdale is a comfortable commute from Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports. For more information on public transportation available, click here.
Carpool
Get to know your colleagues and neighbors a little better. Set up a carpool schedule and share your ride a day or two each week.