EnviroFlash

EnviroFlash is an e-mail and pager notification system that provides subscribers with instant air quality information that can be customized for individual needs. Denver-metropolitan area residents can sign up for this free service at:...

Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Program (I/M)

Program passed by the Colorado State Legislature that requires 1982 and newer vehicles to be inspected with a new high-tech treadmill test called I/M 240. Because the new test simulates actual driving conditions, it is more efficient than previous stagnant inspection...

Emission Budget

The part of the State Implementation Plan (the state air quality plan or SIP) that identifies allowable emissions levels for specific pollutants emitted from mobile sources. The emissions levels in the budget are used for meeting emission reduction milestones,...

DMA/NFR

Acronym for Denver Metro Area/North Front Range.

Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)

Since 1955, DRCOG has provided local governments with technical and planning assistance for regional issues of transportation and air quality. In 1991, with passage of ISTEA and CMAQ, DRCOG was given the authority to match federal transportation funds to regional air...

Demand Management Activities

Activities designed to reduce the need for transportation systems. An example of demand management strategy is telecommuting. By contrast, supply-side activities address meeting the needs of the traveling population rather than diminishing the need to travel.