Transportation
The issue of transportation within and around Chester County is complicated and multifaceted. While it often seems there is only one choice, the automobile, it's important to consider all our options. We need to ask the tough questions, such as why do developers continue to build in areas without public access, and how can we design our daily routines without using the car. Public transportation needs to be extended to areas without access, and it needs to be affordable and frequent. Carpooling, ridesharing, biking, motorcycling, and telecommuting are all viable options we must consider.
Read about the real cost of gas (hint, it's over $10 a gallon!)
Please sign the online petition to bring the R3 back to West Chester HERE
We support public transportation, and consider investment in public transportation critical to improving our quality of life.
Chester County Transportation Management Association, SCCOOT
For carpooling, ask your employer, or see Craigslist (Philadelahia) or (Lancaster). With high gas prices, eRideShare has a growing list.
The bipartisan National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission recommends a fuel tax hike of 25 to 40 cents per gallon over a 5 year period to pay for critical infrastructure needs. Read the Inquirer's article.
Israel goes Electric!
Read about a Joint Venture between Nissan and Renault to provide electric vehicles to an Isreali start-up called
Project Better Place. Listen to authorities explain why we should be driving electric vehicles.
Want a car that gets 150+ MPG now?
Hymotion/A123 is now offering a Lithium Ion battery pack for your existing Prius. Don't have a Prius yet?
Del Toyota, Thorndale
Sloane Toyota, Devon
Better than AAA? BetterWorldClub offers emergency roadside assistance, without having your dues go to funding the auto industry.
Try out the new Vectrix, the electric bike with zero emissions (if you use 100% renewable electricity).
Read here how insurance companies, through a per-mile rate scheme, can cut greenhouse gas emissions, reduce congestion and sprawl, and reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).