Category Archives: Commuting
Bike Sharing Programs
Here’s a great white paper from the Victoria Transport Policy Institute: http://www.vtpi.org/tdm/tdm126.htm I had the opportunity to see programs at work in Brussels and Paris this spring – very cool.
Commuting Video
A week ago today, about 200 people attended Dartmouth’s Commuting Breakfast. Peter Glenshaw, Director of Community Relations, put together the successful event and made a short video that I think captures some of what’s happening here in the Upper Valley. Check it … Continue reading
Fact Sheet: The Bicycle – Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet
A bike is the most energy efficient vehicle ever created–and other cool facts about transportation. (Facts from the “bicycle” chapter of Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet) The bicycle is the most efficient vehicle ever devised; a human on a … Continue reading
Too little road or too few options?
Check out this great video from Sightline Institute – a think tank based in Seattle. Sightline’s mission is “to bring about sustainability, a healthy, lasting prosperity grounded in place.” The YouTube video is called Your-Way-On-The-Highway. I have a similar still-photo series but … Continue reading
British Invests Hundreds of Millions to Encourage Cycling
From ENS World News – LONDON, UK, June 23, 2008 (ENS) – Persuading people to climb out of their cars and onto bicycles is a key part of the British government’s plan to meet its commitment to reduce the greenhouse gas … Continue reading
Hanover PB hears DC’s parking & transportation plan
Late last night we presented an overview of Dartmouth’s parking and transportation plan to the Hanover Planning Board. We shared the general goals of the plan: To support the mission of the college; To create a more pedestrian-friendly campus; To … Continue reading
Biking around
Received this great link from a colleague and thought it worth sharing: world’s stupidest bike lanes Have you had similar biking experiences in the Upper Valley? Around campus?
Hanover School Board looks into transportation
At Wednesday’s school board meeting, the Ray School PTO transportation committee presented results of a recent parent survey and recommendations. The two main recommendations were to improve the bus routes and ridership, and create a safer environment at the school and … Continue reading
Ray School students and parents walk to school
In celebration of Earth Day, Hanover elementary school students walked to school with adult supervision, many of whom work at Dartmouth. It was a glorious day. Other Upper Valley schools have been using “walking school” buses since last fall – … Continue reading
Paris Beaubourg Bike Chariot
Paris is going green, or at least greener than it was a decade ago. Part of the city’s green initiative includes bikes and they were everywhere. Local residents have created new and interesting business opportunities. I didn’t have a chance to … Continue reading