Meet Green

Here is an update on efforts to reduce idling at and surrounding the Convention Center. In response to Emily Griffith’s concerns over air quality and in accordance with the objectives of our sustainability program, Meet Green, we have collaborated with the City and County of Denver Environmental Health department to create the Engine’s OFF! idling program.

Following months of observation at the Colorado Convention Center (CCC), several meetings with individual transportation companies, as well as attending numerous DMCVB Transportation Forums, we have developed a comprehensive program to educate and encourage drivers to reduce or eliminate idling while servicing Denver.

The main components of the program are as follows:
 New signage placed throughout CCC property (with tested messaging) encouraging drivers to turn their engines off and informing them of the 10 minute idling ordinance. See attached examples of these signs. Sign 1 - Sign 2
 Count down clocks given to all transportation companies to be placed in shuttles and taxis as a way to measure time spent idling.
 Letters sent to CCC vendors informing them of the program and requesting vendors’ pledged compliance. The vendors that sign pledges will be recognized on our website and given a letter of commendation from Mayor Hickenlooper.
 Education of our clients to encourage their vendors to reduce idling.
 Commitment to follow up regularly with clients and vendors regarding the program.

Thank you for your commitment to our community and our environment. Please let us know if you have further questions regarding the Engine’s OFF! or Meet Green sustainability programs.

Lindsay Smith
Sustainability Program Administrator
Colorado Convention Center /SMG
700 14th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
303.228.8123 office
303.681-1768 cell
lsmith@denverconvention.com