Originally published on Bikocity. Driving in Seattle or from Seattle to areas in the Puget Sound is a drive in congestion — a drive in overwhelming lanes and lanes of cars. Ridership has boomed more than expected on light rail in Seattle, and perhaps this is a reason why. The regional transit authority now … [continued]
Seattle’s Sound Transit 3 ballot initiative (up for vote in November) concerns the potential development of a suite of projects intended to greatly expand the public transportation options in the region … over a period of 25 or so years. In particular, the ST3 (Sound Transit 3) initiative would see … [continued]
Originally published on ilsr.org. Below is part three of our City Power Play report, a report released in October 2013 (and still relevant today) about the types of policy solutions cities can enact to increase their ownership of renewable energy. Read part 1 and part 2, published last week. Permitting One authority … [continued]
As I noted a couple of months ago, I’m working with a few guys here in Poland to launch electric carsharing in the country. The former utility VP, LEAF owner + courier company and solar installation company founder, and cleantech activist + translation company cofounder, and I have been moving forward … [continued]
Bicycles, trains, buses — they don’t get enough love. Here’s a rundown of some stories I’m sure you’ve missed, that I think are worth visiting. Bicycling Toward An Equitable Bikeshare System Taking It To The Streets, Portland Style Washington, D.C. Has New Contraflow Bike Lanes Blubel Crowdsource Navigation Device For Bicycle Riders (w/Video) … [continued]
Alongside my climate news, renewable energy news, bicycling + transit news, and electric vehicle news roundups, here’s a roundup of top electric vehicle news from around the interwebs. Eliminating Air Pollution– One Molecule at a Time World’s First 3D-Printed Building Completed In Dubai Joya Da Terra Makes Sustainable Footwear From Coconut Fiber Seattle’s Bullitt Center Stands As The Greenest … [continued]
An employee program has helped reduce solo driving at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which has its headquarters in downtown Seattle. Almost 90% of employees there drove solo to work in 2010, but after a program was implemented in 2011, that number dropped to 42%, and it decreased from that … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. BMW Group has launched its ReachNow premium carsharing service in Seattle, Washington, according to recent reports. The launch follows the recent completion of a successful pilot program. The company has established Seattle as the North American headquarters of the ReachNow service, and is now working … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The mayor of Seattle, Ed Murray, has announced a plan to cut city vehicle fleet greenhouse-gas emissions by 50% by the year 2025 through the use of electric vehicles and biodiesel. The plans were revealed at the recent Climate Leadership Conference in Seattle, where Murray also … [continued]
The US west coast throws down climate change challenge to east coast with new city pledge on climate action that includs all three west coast states.
