Here’s an idea that seems to be rich in benefits: the 4-day work week. According to Scientific American:
“If employees are on the road 20 percent less, and office buildings are only powered four days a week,” Langmaid says, “the energy savings and congestion savings would be enormous.” Plus, the hour shift for the Monday through Thursday workers means fewer commuters during the traditional rush hours, speeding travel for all. It also means less time spent idling in traffic and therefore less spewing of greenhouse gases and other pollutants.
There’s more, but that’s the one I like best.
Plus, I’m thinking a 4-day work week might also stimulate the economy and strengthen family and community ties.
That’s almost as good as bicycling 
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Standardize on the days! Otherwise it means I get to work 5 tens…
Posted 28 Jul 2009 at 6:09 pm ¶Steve… It would be a really huge undertaking to make this universal. I think what’s likely is that some orgs will try it and others will follow if the results are good.
Posted 28 Jul 2009 at 6:41 pm ¶Pick it – like the one mile solution – be a Friday off or a Monday off company (or school).
Posted 28 Jul 2009 at 7:31 pm ¶