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No one is going to question that gas prices are high or that the economy is in rough shape, but evidently some people think that doesn’t mean we have to change at all. Just [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Car Free'
Walking and Biking Have Become “Wacky” Solutions to Transportation
October 7th, 2008 · 2 Comments
Tags: Car Free · Opinion · Politics
More Cyclists on the Road Mean Fewer Accidents
September 13th, 2008 · 16 Comments
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It may seem counterintuitive, but according to a recent report more cyclists on the road mean fewer accidents involving cyclists and motor vehicles. I was convinced of this after spending some time living and cycling in Japan, but it’s always nice to have some real research to back up one’s personal hearsay.
This happens because [...]
Tags: Car Free · Cycling · Safety
8 Unexpected Benefits of Good Trains
June 6th, 2008 · 2 Comments
While reading Hank’s post on EcoGeek about his first train ride, I was reminded of many of my own impressions when I started riding the train daily in Japan. I’m not really up on my US train system, but from what I hear it’s nothing compared to Japan’s (obviously). Here’s my list of impressions from [...]
Tags: Car Free
Blog #3: OH CRAP!
March 5th, 2008 · No Comments
Sometimes life is a bummer. I know I intend to car-free, but not like this and not this soon! I’ll keep you posted as developments… well… develop.
© 2008 EcoModder.com Taken from Blog #3: OH CRAP!.
Tags: Car Free
Landon’s Vlog #2: Dressing for Success
February 1st, 2008 · No Comments
It’s one thing to go living without a car if you live in a moderate climate, but what do you do when temperatures reach -46*C with the wind-chill?
© 2008 EcoModder.com Taken from Landon’s Vlog #2: Dressing for Success.
Tags: Car Free
Landon’s Vlog#1: preparing to live without a car
January 26th, 2008 · 5 Comments
Gas is over $4 a gallon. I’ve already downsized to a Geo Metro. I spend over $500 a month for my car. It’s time to do something about it!
© 2008 EcoModder.com Taken from Landon’s Vlog#1: preparing to live without a car.
Tags: Car Free
