Third Annual Drive Less Challenge Starts Earth day!

Last year over 170 Los Altos & Los Altos Hills residents helped us win the Peninsula wide challenge by logging over 10,000 green miles by taking the train or bus, cycling, walking or carpooling. They prevented about 6600 pounds of CO2 from entering the atmosphere.

Los Altos and Los Altos Hills Take No.1 Spot in the Drive Less Challenge

GreenTown Los Altos is pleased to report that the Los Altos/Los Altos Hills Community came out #1 in the two-week Drive Less Challenge that concluded at midnight on Saturday, May 5. We took the top spot in both “green miles” and pounds of CO2 saved by changing our driving habits. Yea, team! Congratulations to everyone who [...]

Kimberly Beck, AKA The Biking Baker, Joins the Drive Less Challenge

You may have seen Kimberly Beck on her yellow Electra cruiser biking around Los Altos, Los Altos Hills and surrounding communities delivering home-made baked goods, appetizers and dinners. A seven year resident of Los Altos, Kimberly started The Biking Baker in 2009. At that time she was recovering from a water skiing accident and doing [...]

Get into Gear for the Drive Less Challenge

Take the Challenge
For a two-week period starting on Earth Day, April 22, you can challenge yourself to use an alternative form of transportation to run errands and to get to work or school. By leaving your car at home, you can improve your health, save money, conserve energy and eliminate CO2 emissions.

Get Ready to Compete in the 2012 Drive Less Challenge

Challenge yourself to reduce the miles you travel solo in a gas-powered vehicle and you could win some valuable prizes from our local merchants.  Last year, dozens of Los Altos businesses donated gift certificates for our winners.  The Challenge starts on Earth Day, April 22, and runs for just two weeks.  Why not try out [...]