So, yesterday we looked at location based solutions to emissions, traffic, and the other eco-problems that cars present. Today another solution.
Bikes:
Bikes are an obvious solution to many of the problems that cars create. On the pro-side, bikes are a healthy, low-cost, and quick way to move through traffic. The downside; if you live in the U.S. you also live in a fairly un-bike-friendly area. The U.S. has only a handful of cities with extensive bike paths.
If you live in some U.S. areas, people don’t “get” bikes and would sooner run you down than allow you on the road. This is …read more

Well, I said I’d post this yesterday and then guess what? I fell asleep at 9pm (which never happens). I think I’m fighting off a cold. Sorry about that. Still, I’m here now…
Congestion pricing:
In the comments of my post, The Problem With Cars yesterday, Susan noted that congestion pricing is a good solution. It is, so let’s start there. Congestion pricing is basically charging people more money to drive in certain areas during heavy traffic rush hours. Those certain areas can be bridges, tunnels, major roads, etc. Of course this has been met with opposition by motorists. Actually this topic …read more

Cars are problematic. According to the Worldwatch Institute, there’s an average of 1 car per 12 people worldwide – except in the US, where the average is 1 car per 2 people. The EPA notes that every twenty years the amount of vehicle travel doubles. It’s a little out of hand. Suburban sprawl, working far from home, and driving alone instead of car-pooling has created a nightmare.
Honestly, cars are the original reason I moved to Humboldt six years ago. Portland, Oregon was becoming insane with traffic. Humboldt was a nice change – I don’t think the term ‘traffic jam’ exists …read more