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Traffic Trivia
In 2003, traffic congestion delayed people world-wide for 7 billion hours and wasted 5 billion gallons of fuel.
Emissions from cars far outweighs that from power plants. Vehicles contribute to an estimated 60-70% of urban air pollution.
60% of the pollution created by car emissions happens in the first few minutes of operation.
The United Nations estimates that […]
The Cost of Automobiles
• Amount of Oregon’s carbon emissions that come from transportation: 53 percent
• Average time U.S. parents spend behind the wheel every day: 72 minutes
• Average time spent with their children daily: less than 35 minutes
• Average number of hours Portlanders spent stuck in traffic in 2005: 38
• Average number of hours Portlanders would spend stuck […]
Autos in Evolution
“Psychologists have shown that motorists continually perform a sub-conscious ‘threat assessment scan’ and prioritize their engagement strategy. Naturally, two-wheelers slip to the low end of perceived danger, and are thus often entirely overlooked. It isn’t fair, it isn’t right, but we have to account for it or suffer the consequences.” Read more.
Driving takes a dramatic dive
On May 26, the US Department of Transportation announced that it had seen the sharpest monthly drop in driving since it began keeping records. In March, Americans drove 11 billion fewer miles than in March of 2007. Read more.
Idaho Town Adds Bike Lanes
Just when I thought my home state would never break into the 21st Century, Garden City, Idaho has added bike lanes. Bike lanes are an essential part of bicycle transportation infrastructure, but sometimes lead to a false sense of security for cyclists and motorists alike. Bike lanes or not, ride safe!
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