The University of Pennsylvania is one of five organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region to receive this year’s Air Quality Partnership Excellence Award from the Air Quality Partnership (AQP), a program of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, which educates residents about the dangerous effects of ground-level ozone and provides air quality forecasts to the public.

Penn was selected for its work in reducing emissions from transportation sources through a comprehensive program that includes commuter transit benefits, parking management strategies, electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle facilities, alternative-fueled fleet vehicles and last-mile shuttles and van pools, among other sustainability measures.

“Businesses, nonprofits, local governments and individuals all play important roles in reducing air pollution by cutting waste, conserving energy and making wise transportation choices,” said Barry Seymour, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s executive director. “Cooperation between people and organizations that care about the air we breathe presents our greatest opportunity to ensure cleaner air for our region.”