Bicycles and public transportation alternatives
The Triple A reports that national gasoline prices in the United States have hit a record $4 a gallon.
It's getting to the point where gasoline prices have spiraled out-of-control. It's time for conservation. It's time for the law of supply and demand to take affect.
We can complain about rising prices all we want. A reduction of consumption, though, is our only real alternative.
It serves three purposes.
First, it saves money.
Second, it pushes back at the oil companies.
Third, it feels good.
When my 20 something son's friends used to visit, they'd all pull up in their cars. Today, as if they were pre-teens, most are parking their bicycles in my yard. Others are walking. And two purchased motor scooters to tool around town. I've noticed others using skateboards, not for recreation, but for transportation.
They have no choice because, as college students, they have no discretionary income to burn on fuel. The rest of us should follow their example.
Don't drive unless you have to. Take public transportation when it's available. Combine trips when running errands (make a list of what you need to do so you're not running out again). Enjoy your home and your yard if you have one. Have a bar-b-que rather than driving out to a restaurant.
These are tough economic times. But if we use our heads, we can cope. And, perhaps, make a difference in the process.
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Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bike/165764587/
4 comments:
Back to horses!!
AND the by products are good for your roses!!!
If you haven't noticed, I have started biking everywhere. Even to different states. And after this tank of gas runs out, I am getting my little Vespa that gets 100+ mpg. Embrace the change! There is no need for anyone to drive with the abundance of mass transit.
Hey Gary!
Yes you are right. It is time to conserve. The law of supply and demand is supposed to lower price when people stop using something, like gas. But, did you notice that as soon as gas prices took a dip this week, because stats are revealing people are using less gas, the price of a barrel of oil suddenly spiked?
Once again we see the oil monopoly at work here. They certainly know how to "spin" lies, and I'm not believing a word they're saying anymore.
Just my two cents,
Dr. Rus
Hi Gary, and thanks for the attribution on the photo. And transportational skateboarding -- who'd a thunk?
I've seen a huge spike in traffic over the past year on my cycling blog. Interrbike -- the large North American trade show for the bicycling industry -- reported a 45% increase in registrations for this September's show over last year.
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