[cid:image003.jpg@01CE8D3E.A00DF0C0] [cid:image001.jpg@01CE8D3E.F63091B0]<http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=3414> Green Driving = Real Savings at Home and at Work! In 2012 Pierce County Government used over 874,000 gallons of diesel and unleaded fuel in its vehicle fleet. It is widely estimated that green driving can save between 5% to 30% on fuel usage in most fleets. Even if we (Pierce County Government) just improved our fuel efficiency by 5% we could save over 43,700 gallons per year (over $150,000). If you drive a car or truck please take a few minutes to go over these 15 green driving tips.<http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/index.aspx?NID=3414> [cid:image008.png@01CE8D3B.A8674490] Pierce Transit says no service cuts this fall<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/07/24/2694399/pierce-transit-says-no-service.html> County makes right move with new building plan<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/07/28/2700205/county-makes-right-move-with-new.html> NW Furniture Bank does right by old mattresses<http://www.tacomaweekly.com/news/view/whats-right-with-tacoma-nw-furniture-bank-does-right-by-old-mattresses/> Interim Point Defiance trail will hint at esplanade still to come<http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/07/22/2690316/callaghan-interim-point-defiance.html#storylink=cpy> Pierce, Kitsap counties compete to cut costs in Energy Challenge<http://www.tacomaweekly.com/dailymashup/view/pierce-kitsap-counties-compete-to-cut-costs-in-energy-challenge/> [cid:image009.png@01CE8D3B.A8674490] County's new on-demand bike lockers will secure more bikes, more of the time<http://www.seattlebikeblog.com/2013/07/17/countys-new-on-demand-bike-lockers-will-secure-more-bikes-more-of-the-time/> Oregon electric car drivers save about $2.78 an 'eGallon'<http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2013/06/oregon_electric_car_drivers_sa.html?utm_source=feedly> Tesla opening I-5 recharging stations<http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2013/07/tesla-opening-i-5-recharging-stations.html?ana=e_sea_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2013-07-17&u=gz6Eq5KHHoSL1aQT5zyKWXYKxpc&t=1375206263> [cid:image010.png@01CE8D3B.A8674490] Key Peninsula Family Fun Nights (August 1, 8th)<http://keypenparks.com/cms-assets/documents/122835-514827.family-fun-night-flyer.pdf> Pierce County Fair (August 8-11)<http://www.piercecountyfair.com/> MetroParks: Family Nature Walk (August 10th)<http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/calendar/pointdefiancemarina/index.php?cid=2353> [cid:image011.png@01CE8D3B.A8674490] [cid:image002.jpg@01CE8D26.902858C0] Snake Lake @ Tacoma Nature Center The Tacoma Nature Center offers 71 acres of open space around Snake Lake in the middle of Tacoma. The facility includes a great new play park for kids and a mile of wooded trails along Snake Lake. The next time you are heading to a Rainiers game consider coming here to get some exercise before the game. For more information about Snake Lake.....Click Here<http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/tacomanaturecenter/> [cid:image006.jpg@01CE8D30.615A2F50]