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Press Releases > Chabot Space & Science Center Announces the Fall Climb-It Challenge To Increase Public Transit and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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October 5, 2011 – OAKLAND, Calif. Chabot Space & Science Center is launching the Climb-It Challenge, to encourage the public to visit the Center using alternative methods of transportation on selected dates. The events on three Saturdays will include free shuttle transportation and discounts on admission. The program is a pilot project funded by the Metropolitan Transportation Commissions Climate Initiatives Program to educate, inspire and empower youth and their families to make transportation-related behavior changes that reduce GHG emissions and vehicle miles traveled impart the knowledge and skills to youth and their families that will lead to the greatest reduction in GHG emissions in the long term and provide elements to empower visitors and remove barriers to behavior change.
A free shuttle will bring people from the Fruitvale BART station to Chabot Space & Science Center on Saturdays, October 22, November 26, and December 10, from 11am - 4pm, leaving every 40 minutes. The last shuttle will depart Chabot at 3:40pm. Riders on the free shuttle will receive $2 off General Admission to Chabot, home of Bill Nye’s Climate Lab, a positive, solutions-oriented exhibition centered on the Earth’s changing climate.
Visitors will also receive $2 off General Admission when arriving in a carpool with three riders or more on the same dates. Upon arrival at Chabot Space & Science Center, everyone in the carpool will receive a R.A.R.E. Reduce Admissions Reduced Emissions card, redeemable for $2 off General Admission.
“Bill Nye’s Climate Lab is an engaging, dynamic exhibition demonstrating the importance of sustainable choices and generating clean energy solutions such as hydropower and biofuels,” said Alexander Zwissler, Executive Director/CEO at Chabot Space & Science Center. “This funding from the MTC will give greater access to the Climate Lab to students from around the Bay Area. As a bonus, they’ll be helping to reduce carbon emissions by carpooling or taking advantage of the free shuttle."
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