B2WW Events Calendar
New Stuff
**Tuesday - May27**
Book Club Discussion - 7 p.m.
QC TAG invites its members to participate in River Action's environmental book club. How to Live Well Without Owning a Car
is the May selection. It is a quick read with very practical tips on
how to successfully adopt a car-free or car-lite lifestyle. Discussion
will be held at River Action [822 E. River Dr., Davenport - Just off
Miss. River Trail] where you can share your successes and concerns on
transportation in the QCs. Please RSVP if attending.
Are we seeing the beginnings of significant changes in the way we live? In the wake of the sub-prime aftermath it's no wonder the US is faced with big question.
Forbes.com looked at
metro areas in the U.S.
and evaluated them based on traffic delays, travel times and how efficiently
commuters use existing infrastructure.
The "I Got Caught" program [AAA
Minnesota/Iowa] uses law enforcement to "catch" youth wearing a
helmet while riding a bike, scooter, skateboard or in-line skating.
Economists say we're not near the bottom of the housing market. A trend is starting to emerge where home value is affected by the length of commute to town.
Even auto mechanics are thinking outside the car when it comes to transportation choices. It's becoming more clear that car-lite strategies are on the rise.
Walkable communities are healthier & more sustainable. Yet local zoning laws all but prohibit creating what constitutes a 'walkable community.'
Progress report on the TAG Moon Walk Team
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Results from the Bike Network Brainstorming Session held in November. See our QC priority routes.
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What Makes a Street "Complete"?- Watch the video to learn about this moving idea.
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