Bicycles Do Play and Will Continue to Play Major Roles in Disaster Recovery Hurricane Sandy blew in like a wind out of the netherworld and tore the Northeastern coast apart, affecting the stability, food, water, and shelter of folks in this part of the world, and thus changing the lives of millions of Americans. Some …
The most efficient species/vehicle on the planet: I studied bicycle planning (and planning in general) for my graduate studies. I recall learning that Congress in 1970 declared the bicycle the most efficient vehicle on the planet. There may be some fringe vehicles that beat it, but as far as common transportation vehicles go, I think …
Computers Like Bicycles For The Mind (Steve Jobs) Read More »
A new-on-my-radar “community-building collective” called Red, Bike, & Green is aiming to get more black urban Americans on bikes, and embracing the many benefits that come with that. From the economic benefits to the personal financial benefits to the mental and physical health benefits, there are many reasons why people in every community should be …
Our Love Affair from Car (passé) to Family Cargo Bike (Shifting Transport Identity) Identities portrayed in material items can be psychologically charged, and they are constantly shifting. Cars as the only significant statement portraying one’s identity is a positive way are becoming passé; scooters and bikes are becoming more viewed as images of identity imparting a thoughtful gas-conscious choice, representing a kinder experience, more …
Cargo Bikes, Familes, Redefining Material Wisdom Read More »
There are tons of reasons to bike. Tons. It’s ridiculously, insanely good for helping preserve a livable planet. It’s ridiculously, insanely good for our health. And it’s ridiculously, insanely efficient (saves a ton of money for individuals, cities, counties, states, and countries). But there’s one more key reason that is often overlooked: it’s ridiculously, insanely …
The Most Underrated Reason You Should Bike (+14 Biking Videos) Read More »
We’re bicycling fans here on Ecolocalizer. Have you noticed? Why? Because it’s good for everything: our health, the livability of cities, the efficiency of our cities, equitable access to key needs, and the economy. Here’s more on that last part, the economy, from the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin: Investment in a more bicycle friendly Wisconsin …
How Much is Bicycling Worth to the Economy? $1.5 Billion/Year in Wisconsin Read More »
