New Stuff
Davenport’s
CitiBus is considering a fare increase that could go into effect next
month. Skyrocketing gas prices and an aging fleet of buses are the
primary reasons behind the hike that the city council will soon consider.
As minds turn to
two-wheeled transport as an
alternative, they wonder if it's possible to ride a bicycle in
urban traffic without injury or vexation.
Davenport Wants Transportation Improvements
Aldermen want the talk
to stop and action to begin on improving the Brady/Harrison street corridors including accommodations for bikes,
pedestrians, and transit [as well as cars].
Commuters,
Employers Rework Practices To Deal With Gas Prices
Whether looking for a job closer to
home, working from home or driving more efficient cars, more
professionals are adjusting their transportation habits.
Think
Gas Is High? Try Europe
American motorists are understandably grumbling over
skyrocketing gas prices as the summer travel season approaches. But their
pain hardly registers against the rage afoot in Europe
these days.
No doubt you’ve heard how
bike friendly the Netherlands is…but unless you’ve been there you wouldn’t believe your eyes.
Show Us Your Commute
Nick Loomis from the Dispatch-Argus is a bike
commuter who did a great job of documenting his ride from NW Davenport to Moline. Check out his video.
Vehicle miles are down and so are greenhouse gas emissions. Will higher gas prices be the thing that changes US car usage for good?
$5 Per Gallon...Could It Happen?!?
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Back in 2005,
when prices averaged under $60 a barrel, a few analysts predicted
oil could soon hit $105 a barrel. What are they saying now? |
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Americans turn away
from the boxy vehicles that have for years dominated roadways. SUVs and
pickup trucks are becoming more difficult to unload as used car lots are
loaded with them.
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.
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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