Our Campaigns

Smoke-free Outdoor Dining

In 2006, California Air Resources board designated second hand smoke (the smoke exhailed from a smoker) as a toxic air contaminant and the Surgeon General reported that there is no safe level of exposure to it. This is true for indoors and outdoors.

The secondhand smoke causes immediate adverse effects on the heart and lungs. This is why the SOL Project is working on protecting African Americans and all communities from the dangers of second hand smoke!

From 2007-2010, the SOL Project worked with restaurants owned or frequented by African Americans for voluntarily making their outdoor patios smoke-free! As a result, 21 restaurants in Sacramento and San Joaquin Counties went smoke-free in their outdoor dining areas.

Enjoy fresh air dining in these restaurants!

Currently, we are working with elected officials for a city policy for smoke-free outdoor dining. We are looking for interested community members to serve on a workgroup to provide advice and guidance.  Contact us to get involved!

New - Smoke-free Public Transit


The SOL Project is working with the Sacramento Regional Transit District to implement a 100% smoke-free system at all bus stops and lightrail stations instead of at just some. 

We are looking for community members to serve on a taskforce to provide support, help clean up the tobacco litter and educate the community. Contact us to get involved!

Sign our Petition for smoke-free bus stops and light rail stations!

Get involved!