WSDOT is running a story on its main blog about a number of Earth-friendly WSDOT practices and programs, in honor of Earth Day.

Here's an excerpt about a program for which we're seeking some federal funding:

"In the quest to reduce carbon emissions, there’s a cool new initiative under way called the West Coast Green Highway. It involves Washington, California, Oregon and British Columbia working together to promote the use of alternative fuels. Imagine being able to drive the entire 1,350 miles of the Interstate 5 corridor, between the borders of Mexico and Canada, without having to buy a drop of gas. It may happen sooner than you think. Together we are:

* Working with private partners to develop alternative fueling-locations along I-5.
* Working with communities, utilities, the electric vehicle industry and other agencies to plan where and how to begin installing public charging stations. In Washington, we’re identifying potential charging station sites at safety rest areas, park-and-ride lots and other state-owned property."

For more info on electric vehicles see these two earlier posts:

* What's all the fuss over electric vehicles

* Electric Vehicles: many benefits and challenges