Category Archives: Transit
Veggie Bus at University of New Mexico
A shuttle bus that will be powered by used vegetable oil is the focus of an art competition at the University of New Mexico (UNM) in Albuquerque. The Veggie Bus, as it’s called, is expected to begin campus service early … Continue reading
Rail Knowledge Corridor
Local officials took a roadtrip to Mount Holyoke Community College to support a rail initiative to connect New Haven to the Upper Valley. Check out the work done by ICLEI at their website ICLEI isan international membership association of local governments … Continue reading
Personal public transportation network
Wondering if anyone in the Dartmouth community has first hand experience with GoLoco orGishiGo. Look forward to your comments.
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