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I Cycle: On winter biking

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:11am PST for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

Suggestions for safe and warm winter riding start with a good helmet and wider tires. Also, mitten covers with an articulated finger may be just the thing. Read full post »
Related topics: Weather, Biking, Tips, Commuting
Cycling smart in the colder months

By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Thu Oct 9, 2008 9:05pm PDT for forecastearth 0 Comments

Bundle up -- and don't cheap out on the rain gear -- are on this list of cold-weather-commute tips. Read full post »
Related topics: Biking, Tips, Commuting
180 MPG hybrid scooter available now for $3k

By Hank Green Posted Thu Oct 9, 2008 8:49pm PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

An unknown startup in California unveils the ultimate in efficient transportation: a 180 MPG hybrid scooter. What's the catch? Read full post »
Related topics: Design, Hybrids, Commuting
The most walkable cities in the U.S.

By Don Willmott , Forecast Earth Correspondent Posted Tue Sep 30, 2008 10:53am PDT for forecastearth 0 Comments

Walk Score ranks 2,508 neighborhoods in the largest 40 U.S. cities to help you find a walkable place to live. Read full post »
Related topics: Media, Walking, Commuting
Driving the policies of energy change

By Maria Stamas Posted Thu Sep 25, 2008 3:45pm PDT for amorylovins 1 Comments

Making cities walkable and combating urban sprawl would cut America's oil addiction -- and the people who can make it happen are local, not national. Read full post »
Related topics: Government, Walking, House, Activism, Commuting
Get out of the car for a day

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:39pm PDT for greenpicks 1 Comments

Celebrate World Carfree Day by walking your neighborhood, taking public transportation to work, or biking around to errands. When you stop driving, you reduce stress, save gas money, and lower air pollution. Read full post »
Related topics: Biking, Events, Carpooling, Walking, Cars, Commuting
Zimride takes carpooling to Facebook

By Jaymi Heimbuch Posted Tue Sep 9, 2008 11:32am PDT for ecogeek 0 Comments

If you’re on Facebook and want to access a carpool, you might check out Zimride, a new carpool community that has its own Facebook app so that you can learn who it is you’ll be sharing close quarters with on your daily commute. Read full post »
Related topics: Carpooling, Tools, Commuting
Top 20 energy solutions from you

By Sheryl Canter Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 9:47am PDT for climate411 0 Comments

Blog readers tell how they're coping with high oil prices. From biking and carpooling to a DIY electric car conversion, people are getting creative while ditching the SUV. Read full post »
Related topics: Biking, Electric Cars, Carpooling, Tips, Economics, Oil and Gas, Commuting, Saving gas
Location, location, location: the true cost of locality

By Maria Stamas Posted Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:34am PDT for amorylovins 2 Comments

A new 'affordability index' calculates how much money you save by living in cities and inner-ring suburbs. The gas savings of being close to work, school, and stores adds up. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Tools, House, Commuting, Saving Money, Saving gas
17 reasons why biking is a good idea

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:14pm PDT for greenpicks 0 Comments

Biking is healthy, saves money and emissions. What else made the list? Read full post »
Related topics: Blogs, Biking, Commuting