[sustran] FW: Media Release: Take the Smogbusters Way to the Polling Booth

Paul Barter geobpa at nus.edu.sg
Fri Feb 16 13:23:59 JST 2001


-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Manners [mailto:smog at qccqld.org.au]
Sent: Friday, 16 February 2001 11:56
To: smog at qccqld.org.au
Subject: Media Release: Take the Smogbusters Way to the Polling Booth


For immediate release

Friday, 16 February 2001


SMOGBUSTERS URGE QUEENSLANDERS TO TAKE THE
"SMOGBUSTERS WAY TO THE POLLING BOOTH" TOMORROW,
BY WALKING, RIDING A BIKE OR USING PUBLIC TRANSPORT


Smogbusters and the Queensland Conservation Council (QCC)
have recommended voters to try leaving their cars at home
for the Queensland election tomorrow and take the
"Smogbusters Way to the Polling Booth" instead.

"Walking, cycling or using public transport instead of
driving to your local polling booth will not only reduce air
pollution," said Eric Manners, QCC's Smogbusters Project
Officer, "it will also make local streets safer and
quieter."

Mr Manners said election day is the perfect day to try the
"Smogbusters Way" to get around, as polling booths are often
very near the home.

"Leaving the car at home and using a more sustainable mode
of transport is a strong statement in itself," said Mr
Manners. "And you can make an even stronger statement by
placing your vote for candidates who support livable
communities based on public transport, cycling and walking
instead of more and more cars."

Mr Manners said the election was also a great opportunity to
explore the local neighbourhood, meet friendly neighbours
and have your say in the future of our state.

"You might try combining your trip to the polling booth with
a family picnic at the local park, or a leisurely bike ride
around the neighbourhood."

Smogbusters acknowledge that not all Queenslanders will be
able to leave their cars at home on election day, but they
can still take the "Smogbusters Way to the Polling Booth" by
getting together with neighbours and car pooling. This will
reduce car parking congestion at the polling booth and will
save petrol as well.

For more information contact Eric Manners, QCC's Smogbusters
Queensland Project Officer, on (07) 3221 0188 or 0438 603
540

Smogbusters is a joint initiative of the Queensland
Conservation Council and the Federal Government through the
Natural Heritage Trust.

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Eric Manners
Smogbusters Project Officer
Queensland Conservation Council
PO Box 12046 Elizabeth St
Brisbane QLD 4002 Australia
(166 Ann St, Old School of Arts, Level 2)
Tel +61 7 3221 0188  Fax +61 7 3229 7992
Mobile 0438 603 540
Email smog at qccqld.org.au
Website http://www.powerup.com.au/~qccqld/smogbusters/

REMEMBER SMOGBUSTERS DAY: 14 MARCH 2001

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