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This year has been another fantastic year for bike-sharing around the world. In my most unscientific calculation I have counted there to be about 238 bike-sharing services around the world, up from about 160 last year, for a 49% increase. On top of this, there are another 53 services that are in planning stages and [...]
When talking about parking as traffic demand management, I often quote the example of the Tate Modern in London. Their site tells you how to get to the museum by boat, underground, bus, train, bike, taxi and car (in that order). And this is what it says about getting there by car: “There are no [...]
Bike commuting is a lifestyle that many would like to explore, but aren’t sure where to begin. Bike commuting in the suburbs is very different from bike commuting in the city, so knowing the tricks of the trade are essential for cycling in the community in which you live. There’s a lot to know when [...]
Egyptian and other Arab people’s calls for more political freedom highlight the vulnerability of the oil economy. Jan Lundberg, independent oil industry analyst, argues that such unrest could even herald its collapse. And that means we should think about alternatives now.
Gasoline prices have been rising this winter in the U.S., even though we [...]
A campaign to combat Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s stance on cycling in the city.
At the end of July 2011, the North American Epic (NAE), will roll into Toronto. We’d like to use this transcontinental bike ride as an opportunity to send a message to our Mayor about his controversial stance [...]
When he was 18, Darin Strauss collided with a high school classmate. He was driving a car; she was riding a bicycle. She died. Written twenty years later, this accident memoir retraces the guilt, shame, confusion and social awkwardness Strauss felt right after the event and for years afterwards. Though all the witnesses said she [...]
These days, everyone is thinking about their impact on the environment. People use fewer plastic bags. They turn off the lights. They recycle.
Now there’s a product that helps drivers become aware of the toxic exhaust produced by their vehicles. The Monoxitube attaches to the exhaust pipe of your car or truck, and the [...]
Now you can download issue #42 of Carbusters as a pdf, amongst others this issue contains an article on the traffic hierarchy, an interview with Margrethe Sagevik, a critical look at high-speed rail and a look at Vancouver’s parking issues.
Don’t miss that you can download our entire back archive in the footer here at Carbusters.org
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Now you can download issue #41 of Carbusters as a pdf, amongst other things this issue contains a greenwashing special, two articles on carfree families and a critical look at densification.
Don’t miss that you can download our whole back archive – all issues prior to #42 – in the footer here at Carbusters.org
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Don’t believe the hype. The GM Volt plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is a threat to those who care about livability, equality and the planet.
For over 1300 days GM has touted the Volt and its ability to run for 40 miles on electricity before switching to a gasoline engine. In January 2007 the Financial Times concluded [...]
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