Travis County Air Quality Information
- Improving Air Quality
- Ozone and Your Health
- The CLEAN AIR Force of Central Texas
- Today's Ozone Forecast
Regional Organizations
Vehicle Inspection Information about the new emissions testing program, including inspection criteria, inspection station locations and information on the low income repair assistance program (Texas DPS website).
Capital Metro provides public transit options, including van pooling, to the residents of Austin and surrounding communities.
Commute Solutions is your one stop shop for environmentally friendly commuting options.
Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) serves Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Travis and Williamson counties
Planning and Public Outreach
Clean Air Force of Central Texas coordinates and conducts air quality planning and education to reduce air pollution and advises responsible government entities on air quality issues.
Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) this regional transportation planning group works with transportation providers in Williamson, Travis and Hays counties to develop cooperative, continuing and comprehensive planning.
Austin Air Quality Program promotes air quality and increase energy security via the use of alternative fuels for vehicles.
Statewide Initiatives
- Drive Clean Across Texas - raises awareness about air pollution through education and outreach.
- Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - Texas' environmental agency (TCEQ)
National & Federal Programs
- American Lung Association
- Air Now -offers real-time air quality conditions and forecasts for over 300 cities across the US.
- Department of Energy: Clean Cities - promotes alternative transportation and other strategies to reduce petroleum use
- Energy Star - energy efficient products and practices.
