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Green Cars, Green living, Politics, Science & Technology, Apr 4th, 2012,
Can higher gas prices actually effect consumer behavior? In many European countries, gas prices are double what we are paying in the U.S. These countries are the closest models we have to compare to see if gas prices were high, if we would lower gasoline consumption and alter our automotive selection for smaller more gas efficient vehicles. Due to high taxes, Europeans have been paying much more for gas for a very long time. Europeans do live differently when it comes to purchasing and owning cars. They are more likely to take public transportation and live in urban areas compared…
Tags: EarthGarage, european cities, european eco-driving, green cars
Green Cars, Green living, Jan 11th, 2012,
In America, a street built for pedestrians is still a growing idea. However, in Europe this idea is a normal part of life. Pedestrian streets have been a part of European culture for hundreds, even thousands of years, despite changes in how people transport themselves. Cars, trains and buses have been integrated tactfully in many European cities while still preserving these pedestrian corridors. Also known as a car-free zone, the largest pedestrian street in Europe is located in Copenhagen, called Strøget. According to one Canadian news source, this street boasts a little over one mile of historic buildings with fine shops, eateries and…
Tags: car free streets, car-free zone, EarthGarage, pedestrian streets, pedestrians
Green living, Nov 30th, 2011,
Bike sharing sure has come a long way since the failed Yellow Bike Project of 1994 in Portland, Oregon. With the launchof New York City’s first system next spring coinciding with similar plans in other cities, it appears that bikes and bike stations may become as widespread and popular as they are in Canada and throughout Europe. The concept of designating a certain number of bikes for unrestricted use has many economical and environmental advantages. It should come as no surprise to hear that that owning a car is expensive. With the national price per gallon at $3.30, we are…
Tags: bicycle reduce emissions, bike sharing, biking, EarthGarage, reduce emissions
