Real Alternatives In Detroit
Solving global warming has many facets. This group is focused on just one; The Automobile. Our government seems to think it’s a technology problem. But the reality is that it is a government problem.
Image is a vehicle created by FuelVapor of British Columbia, Canada, for the Automotive X Prize . No, its not from Detroit, but its displayed here because its an example of what happens when people get excited about making a difference.
I did some research last week and discovered that its far more dangerous to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk than in the street. It makes sense when you consider that a sidewalk must cross every side-street going everywhere. And it also makes sense considering that people turning right are looking up the road for traffic and not down the road for what biker they might kill. Statistically, people who frequently commute to work by Bicycle experience a major accident, on average, every 11 years. No thanks.
When society decides its time for a dedicated bicycle road, I'll be a very happy commuter. Until then you can call me Mr. Global Warming. Mr. GM for short.
When society decides its time for a dedicated bicycle road, I'll be a very happy commuter. Until then you can call me Mr. Global Warming. Mr. GM for short.
I'll start with the standard criticisms of Ethanol and work my way up to the biggest issues. Read More »
I finally rode my bicycle to work this spring, twice! It's a dream long-unfulfilled because my commute has always been too far, and/or along routes without bicycle paths. I recently found myself working three miles from home, of which is 100% traversable via side-walk. It was an excellent learning experience for someone interested in human powered vehicles (hpv). Before this I had some preconceived notions about what a good commuter hpv might look like, including the thought that a recumbent would be nice. Here are a few surprising lessons I learned. Read More »
What annoys me most about the latest discussions surrounding the CAFE standards is the genuine ignorance on the part of most of our government officials. It's not ignorance born of stupidity. It is ignorance born of disinterest. It's the grand battle of the sound-bites. Read More »
Solving global warming has many facets. This group is focused on just one; The Automobile. Our government seems to think it's a technology problem. But the reality is that it is a government problem. Read More »
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