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Jim Richards is no kid, but he loves to ride his bike. At 51, he has become a cycling commuter, pedaling 11 miles from his home in the suburbs to his job in downtown Knoxville.
For Dollie Kinkead, the economic turmoil gripping the country translates into an 80-mile drive each work day from a house she can't sell to a job she thinks she's lucky to have.
Sometime during the postwar economic boom, two-car households became the norm. A commuting format became well-established — suburbanites got into their cars at their houses and out of them again at their offices. Life was simple.
Laura Garcia doesn't have a car, and the change in her pocket won't cover the 15-cent bus fare. But standing by a crumbling overpass, sweating in her shorts, sunglasses and skimpy top, the 18-year-old says a free ride is only an outstretched thumb away.
After decades of waiting, their trains have arrived I applaud the growth of mass transit in this country. How I wish we had high-speed trains and dependable service.
Foldy: Can a man going nowhere fast get there more efficiently with a folding bike? By Steve Friedman One of the funniest articles I've read this summer! I've just purchased a Dahon folding bicycle and have had many a hilarious comment shot in my direction.
In today's fast moving world, telework is emerging as a 'must-have' capability for many businesses, enabling them to cope with a sluggish economy, high energy costs, and longer commutes by employees.
Gocycle: an electric commuter bike fit for James BondThis bike is made out of stuff that they use to make laptops and cell phones and in Europe it 'looks cool' to them. I would like to get one but they are pretty expensive and it looks hard to pedal.
Eric Cantor: Wasting space in Washington?Cantor who represents the "new ideas" of the Republican party bravely strikes out against the powerful bicycle lobby and once again demonstrates why the Republicans are out of office.
I'll Never Let Canada Live This Down: Evil Carpooling Startup FinedAt least the U.S. isn't alone when it comes to idiotic government decisions based on undue special interest influence.
Our love affair with the train.Commuting by train brings us together in a very down to earth way - something flying and all its associated queues and security cannot do, says Lisa Jardine.
The Sweet Smell of Commuting: Berlin Sniffs Out New Scent for S-Bahn The fragrance used to mask bad metro smells in Paris isn't strong enough for the Berlin commuter rail. Transportation authorities have started sniff tests in a project to give the S-Bahn a new, refreshing odor.
New bike commuters hit the classroomI've bike commuted for years to the point where my health suffers if I don't ride.
Keith Naughton Newsweek web Exclusive Aug 4, 2008 | Updated: 9:31 a.m. ET Aug 4, 2008
Cyclists, Banned on Freeways and Reviled By Drivers, Save a Buck and Make a Point
A New Fashion Catches On in Paris - Cheap Bicycle RentalsPARIS — They're clunky, heavy and ugly, but they have become modish — and they are not this season's platform shoes.A year after the introduction of the sturdy gray bicycles known as Vélib's, they are being used all over Paris.
April 16th, I wrote a brief ranticle (article/rant) about the price of gas.Regular (unleaded) was $4.099 at the time.
Modern World Has Robbed Us of the Simple Joys in LifeAuthor hypothesizes about our self centered, materialistic approach toward the attainment of happiness.
UK Commuters get less space than farm animals Britain's commuters have been allocated less space than the legal minimum for transporting farm animals, official figures show.
10-Easy-Ways-to-Save-Over-a-Grand-on-GasAccording to the mileage book in my glovebox, I averaged about 21 miles per gallon in May. So far in June, I'm at 26. New, more fuel-efficient, car? Nope, I'm commuting in the same old Volvo S60 that has seen better days. Same dent in the right rear door.
17 Reasons Why Bicycles Are the Most Popular Vehicle in the World Today"Bicycle shops across the country are reporting strong sales so far this year, and more people are bringing in bikes that have been idled for years," he writes.
German bees hit the road to avoid genetically manipulated pollenBee-keepers in Germany are increasingly taking their buzzing charges on long commuter journeys to the pollen fields – in order to avoid genetically-manipulated (GM) corn which can contaminate honey.
Schoolteacher commutes via Vespa to beat fuel pricesA Brooklyn schoolteacher thought gas and parking costs were getting ridiculous so he got himself a Vespa. Now he uses just $7 of gas every two weeks and parks for free. He makes a bit of an odd sight -- "I'm a six-foot-one-inch, 255-pound guy on a little Italian scooter."
Gas prices push workers to try telecommutingLike so many employees, Sean was reluctant to request telecommuting. "I don't like to ask for a lot," he admits.
At some point, you will decide that enough is enough, and that perhaps a $100 fill-up is too much every week. What is your tipping point? At what dollar figure does mass transit become the only choice?
If YOU think your commute is crowded, watch this.A video clip from 1991 showing how the Japanese herd their passengers onto the Rush Hour trains.
Life in the 'Burbs: Heavy Costs for Families, Climate : NPR"Millions of Americans have moved to the suburbs over the past 60 years. They gain a bigger house, but until recently, few were aware of the impact those choices had on the environment.
On One Key Route, Amtrak is Up, Airlines Down Looking for a rare bit of good Amtrak news? Look no further than Boston (hey it goes to DC, too, folks).
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