Take a Break from the Exhaust FAQs
Why should I participate in Take a Break from the Exhaust?
Take a Break is a chance to see the results of your actions! Every time you share a ride, walk to lunch, or commute during off-peak hours, you’re improving air quality and avoiding traffic congestion. And this summer you’ll have the chance to win prizes for participating!
How do I use Take a Break?
It’s easy.
- First, get the code for your company’s team from your organization’s coordinator.
- Click on the button in the upper right corner of this page that says “Login.”
- On the “TAKE A BREAK FROM THE EXHAUST” page, click the link at the top, “Sign up here.”
- Create a user ID and password and complete the short survey.
- You’re ready to record your activities!
How do I report my activities?
Click on the “Login” graphic in the upper right corner of this page. After you log on, you will see a calendar for the current month. Click on any day prior to today’s date and select the actions you took. Each activity earns a certain number of points; riding the bus to work, for example, is 4 points. Staying in for lunch is 2 points. You’ll also record how many miles of driving you saved that day. The database will calculate your total vehicle miles and harmful pollutants prevented.
How do I see the results for myself and my team?
You individual results will be at the bottom of the calendar. Click on the “Your Team” button to see how your team is doing.
How can I win?
There are many ways to win every week and month! The table below explains eligibility requirements for both weekly and monthly prizes.
The previous week’s points must be recorded and received by noon each Monday.
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Weekly prizes |
Monthly prizes |
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Who’s eligible? |
Anyone who logged points for |
Anyone who logged points each week |
I carpooled/walked/took the bus to a meeting at work today. Can I get points?
Yes. Choose the most similar activity in the menu to report this activity, such as “rideshare/mass transit for lunch.”
I have a question that’s not listed here. Who can I talk to?
If you need more information, please contact Joan Steurer or Rebecca Karbaumer at the Mid-America Regional Council by calling (816) 474-4240 or e-mailing airQ@marc.org.
Take a Break Info
Emissions Savings
Since the Take a Break program started, participants have reduced the amount of carbon dioxide entering our air by 212 tons! Learn more
Who's Taking a Break?
UMB; Commerce Bank; City of Kansas City, Mo.; Hallmark; Mid-America Regional Council; Shook Hardy Bacon; Embarq; Johnson County; Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce; Missouri Department of Transportation; Commercial Lithographing; Social Security Administration; State Street; Garmin International; Terracon; Kansas City Area Transportation Authority; Coffeyville Resources; and DLR Group
Costly Commute
The average commuter who drives 20 miles round trip to work or school each day spends more than $2,000 a year on those trips. Discover how much you spend to drive alone by filling out the Cost of Driving Calculator.