County Air Quality Task Force Bike Contest Winners Announced...
Sponsored by Summit City Bicycles.

	Chad Heilman (far left) and Jon Yankowiak (far right) won $500 gift certificates from Summit City Bicycle and Fitness as part of the Allen County Air Quality Task Force's 2010 Clean Air Force campaign. David Coar, Summit City Bicycle GM, and County Commissioner Linda Bloom were on hand for the presentation.

(September 22, 2010) – Two of the newest members of Allen County's Clean Air Force campaign will be able to do their part to help reduce ozone in the county thanks to a contest sponsored by the County's Air Quality Task Force.

County Commissioner Linda Bloom and members of the Task Force today presented $500 gift certificates from Summit City Bicycle and Fitness to Chad Heilman and Jon Yankowiak.

The Air Quality Task Force encouraged Allen County residents to become members of the Clean Air Force throughout the 2010 ozone season.  Members of the Clean Air Force agreed to follow action steps to reduce ozone in Allen County. All new members were entered to win one of the prizes.

The intent of the contest was to provide an incentive to Allen County residents to ride their bicycles whenever possible to reduce vehicle trips. Cycling to work, events, errands and recreational riding provides an air quality benefit to the community by eliminating vehicles from the roadway.

The Air Quality Task Force is asking residents to “do what you can do” to make the air cleaner for everyone to breathe. Some simple steps include:

• Avoid idling vehicles
• Delay lawn mowing and refueling vehicles until after 7 p.m.
• Use public transit or carpool
• Walk or ride your bicycle
• Maintain your vehicle’s proper tire pressure

Please register to become a Clean Air Force member now!

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