A BBC article about weaning the US off the use of cars as the main form of transport.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7486705.stm
Dublin is about to get its own version of the Paris Velib project and i know at least one person who reads this blog who believes the future is nudge-driven bipedalism and cyclophilia.
http://www.independent.ie/business/media/hitech-panels-finally-on-way-1430486.html
Another view of the future is given by the BBC below
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/4652534.stm
Anyone who comes between me and my car will live to regret it.Thats if they live at all.
ReplyDeleteOver on the Turbulence Ahead blog, Gerard O´Neill says this about car-enthusiasts in the States:
ReplyDelete"One recent phenomenon has been the growth in demand for public transport - reversing a half century long trend in this part of the world. For example, in nearby Boston, use of the subway is up 9% on a year ago. It seems Americans are looking to Europe's success with public transport (especially trains) as a guide to future policy choices - especially if Obama becomes President. Though somehow I don't think they'll be including Ireland in their itinerary should they visit Europe on a fact finding mission ..."
http://www.turbulenceahead.com/