Community Partners are the cornerstone of our initiative. They are the
organizations in more than 80 communities across the country who
use the It All Adds Up messages and material everyday.
Individually, they spread the word to their communities that simple steps really do add up to cleaner air and help reduce traffic congestion. Collectively, they improve the quality of life for millions of people.
If you are actively engaged in air quality and traffic congestion activities at the local, state or regional level and would like to join our Community Partners in their efforts to spread the word, read on.
"So what's in it for me if I join?" you might be wondering. Whether you're a big or small community, participation in the It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air initiative yields tangible benefits that will assist local efforts to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips.
These benefits include:
- You will receive a formal recognition letter from EPA/DOT honoring your participation in the initiative
- You will be listed in the “Community Partner” section of the It All Adds Up Web site, and we’ll include a link to your Web site
- You will have the option to receive a Web site banner honoring your role as a Community Partner for posting on your own Web site
- Your efforts, special projects or events could be spotlighted in a case study on our Web site and in our e-mail newsletter
- You will be eligible to receive technical assistance from the It All Adds Up team, including advice on research evaluation and analysis and related elements of the initiative
"So what's the catch?" is probably your next question. The participation guidelines for the initiative are pretty simple. The list below summarizes the six criteria; you'll get more detailed information from us after you've signed up.
- Identify where the It All Adds Up logo, theme and tagline could best be applied in your program's materials and outreach activities
- Use the core It All Adds Up messages in materials and outreach efforts
- Use the It All Adds Up marketing materials to assist in the development of local initiatives(s)
- Link relevant local Web site(s) to the national It All Adds Up Web site and/or use It All Adds Up material on your Web site
- Develop and implement a communications strategy that includes dissemination of program messaging (or incorporate messages into an ongoing program strategy)
- Measure and evaluate your It All Adds Up initiative and share your results with other It All Adds Up participating communities and the federal partners
Do you want to become a Community Partner? Joining is easy. Find out how.
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