Help air quality: Don't drive today

Residents of Salt Lake, Davis, Utah and Weber counties are being asked to keep their use of motor vehicles to a minimum today because the Utah Division of Air Quality has issued a red alert advisory.

Mass transit options, including bus and carpooling, are encouraged — as is leaving vehicles parked for as much of the day as possible.

Because unhealthy pollution levels are expected, sensitive people — such as very young and active children, people with asthma, people with respiratory or heart diseases and the elderly — should avoid outdoor activity during the midmorning and afternoon.