Entries Tagged as 'Transportation'

Bailing Out Bikers

October 15th, 2008 · No Comments

As the world market flails widely like an excited octopus, the US ‘Bailout Bill’ that passed last week includes some interesting green ideolody. According to the Bill, Cyclists will receive a tax reimbursement of up to $20.00 / month from employers for the costs incured in maintaining a bicycle. Power to the pedal.

According to: Sec. 211. Transportation fringe [...]

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Tags: Sustaibability · Transportation

Car Free Day

September 22nd, 2008 · No Comments

Every September 22, people from around the world get together in the streets, intersections, and neighbourhood blocks to remind the world that we don’t have to accept our car-dominated society.
But we do not want just one day of celebration and then a return to “normal” life. When people get out of their cars, they should [...]

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Tags: Transportation

Top 10 Ways to Avoid Traffic Jams

September 17th, 2008 · No Comments

 
We’ve all been there. Your work day comes to a close and yet, but the very thought of tackling the homeward drive makes you feel nauseous. The average American spends approximately 34 hours every year commuting in their car; the average Californian spends nearly 82 hours. The cost of driving varies between $78 billion - $126.3 billion [...]

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Tags: Transportation