AltWeeklies Wire
The International Towards Carfree Conference Didn't Just Spin its Wheelsnew
Many attendees noted that global warming, high gasoline prices (and the specter of Peak Oil), worsening public health, and persistent traffic congestion have made many big city leaders more open to carfree concepts than they're ever been.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Steven T. Jones |
07-02-2008 |
Transportation
Gas Hits $4 a Gallon -- and the End of Oil Isn't Far Down the Roadnew
Suddenly, with $4-per-gallon gas, the public buses fill up, the bike racks are crammed and scooter and hybrid car dealers are looking at enormous back orders.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
06-13-2008 |
Economy
Spokes Peoplenew
Eugene's Critical Mass ride is just one spoke in a national bike revolution.
Eugene Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
08-11-2006 |
Transportation
