Use the links below to view or download publications (and other interesting materials) from the Air Quality Program.

Editable, camera-ready artwork for selected pieces is available to non-profit and government organizations -- please email the Air Quality Program for more information.

Policies & Documents

City of Austin Ozone Reduction Strategies
This document outlines the strategies the City of Austin is taking to reduce ozone pollution.

Final Clean Air Action Plan (448KB PDF) or a text-only version Final Clean Air Action Plan
This document outlines regional emission reduction measures.

Early Action Compact FAQ, basic
A basic introduction to the Early Action Compact.

Early Action Compact FAQ, advanced
Frequently Asked Questions about the Early Action Compact (EAC) for an audience more familiar with air quality and environmental issues.

Early Action Compact (1MB PDF) or click here for the html version of the Early Action Compact
Central Texas' EAC, used as a model by EPA for compacts in other areas.

O3Flex Agreement (612KB PDF) or the html version - O3 Flex Agreement on the Clean Air Force web site.
The Central Texas O3 Flex Agreement, a voluntary commitment to address the 1-hour ozone standard, was the first of its kind in the nation when signed in March, 2002.

Ozone Action Day (OZAD) Materials

• Weekday OZAD flyer (57KB PDF) - OZAD posters are distributed electronically to department contacts for posting in City offices prior to an Ozone Action Day.

• Weekend OZAD flyer (26KB PDF) - This version has suggested OZAD actions specific to weekend activities. In addition, posters are dated (instead of a generic "today") to avoid confusion.

• OZAD stickers (111KB PDF) - Formatted to print on white mailing labels (Avery #5160 or equivalent) to thank employees who take OZAD actions and remind others (like "I Voted" stickers).

• OZAD email notification (82KB PDF) - Sent "from the desk of the City Manager" to all employees when an OZAD is predicted for the following day (also changes for weekday/weekend).

Marketing & Other Materials

• Blue Sky Patrol
• Brochure & Pledge Card - Anti-Idling campaign promotes turning off engines when parked in school zones. (612 KB PDF)
• Flyer - Turn Your Engine Off When Parked . (507 KB PDF)
  
• Buy Green, Drive Clean - The City of Austin is pleased to offer helpful Drive Clean marketing materials to support your local air quality efforts. Our program offers a complete listing of all our marketing materials to use as models for your program. You may also contact the Air Quality Program at (512) 482-5341 for any other implementation assistance.
• Brochure (272 KB PDF) - Green Vehicle Guide
• Cable Access TV Advertisement (52 KB PDF) - Free Downtown Austin Parking
• Exhibit Display (1,432 KB PDF) - Buy Green, Drive Clean
• Newspaper Advertisement (91 KB PDF) - Free Downtown Austin Parking
• Newspaper Advertisement 2 (125 KB PDF) - Free Downtown Austin Parking
• Newspaper Advertisement 3 (221 KB PDF) - Free City of Austin Parking Card
• Newsletter Article (14 KB PDF) - It All Adds Up To Cleaner Air
• Online Advertisement (136 KB PDF) - Free Downtown Austin Parking
• Parking Card (1,941 KB PDF) - City Of Austin Parking Card
• Poster (163 KB PDF) - Free City Of Austin Parking Card
• Promotional Items (2,516 KB PDF) - Buy Green, Drive Clean
• Radio Spot (11 KB PDF) - Buy Green, Drive Clean 60 second spot

• Do Something! for Healthier Air in Austin (1.4MB PDF) - A comprehensive guide to current air quality issues and resources in Austin.

• Training & Educational Materials - The Air Quality training module presents a fun and informative five day curriculum targeting 6th to 8th graders.

• Utility Bill Inserts
- Sent with City utility bills to 339,000 residents four times per year.
• Do something on the road! ("Drive Clean", Apr 2002)
• Do something different! (Ozone Action Days, Jun 2002
• Do something at home! (Home & Garden, Aug 2002)
• Do something on the commute! (Commute Solutions, Oct 2002)
• Do something healthy! (Ozone & Health, Mar 2003) *Available in Spanish*(51KB PDF)
• Do something under the hood! (Auto Maintenance, Apr 2003) *Available in Spanish* (63KB PDF)
• Do Something! Exhibit Materials - Displayed with current literature at conventions, health fairs, and other community events.
• Vertical banners A set of two 6' tall bannerstands used as a backdrop or aisle graphic.
• Booth signs A set of four 12" square graphics used on a tabletop display.
• Restricted Idling signs - Posted at all City-owned loading docks to limit vehicle idling to 5 minutes.