Well, I'm getting 40+ mpg today! I felt so inclined to ride the street bike and do my part on shrinking my carbon footprint just a bit more. Besides riding the bike a few days a week, I also now commute with my respective print reps to see clients at least twice a week. Every little bit helps not only the environment, but my wallet as well.
To some the high gas prices is a lifestyle change. I have a friend that now uses the metro to commute to/from work. The fuel savings is fair but he says the time savings is what made the case. Instead of pulling his hair out sitting behind the wheel, he now spend his commute time to read a book or surf the net.
I truly feel that mass transit is the wave of the future. Companies like Amtrak and Greyhound have struggled ever since the "me" era of the 80's. Thankfully they haven't gone away all together. These forms of mass transit may not find the full glory days they new yesteryear, but a second wind is definitely plausible.
You know I love to do math and give a specific example of justification, so here goes. I often go back to San Luis Obispo to see friends. Anytime possible I have always taken the train. One reason is the awesome scenary, the other was time to relax. It's about 240 miles round trip from my home in Camarillo to downtown SLO. At $4.50 p/gal for gas and an average mile-per-gallon of 20, It cost approximately $54. The actual fair for the trip is $64. Now, I know what your thinking; "Lance that doesn't sound like a better deal?!". If I factor in the wear and tear on my car, I think the additional $10 is well worth it.
Stop and think of what you can do to make a change. Give your car a tune up, take the train, ride a bike. Remember that traveling wisely makes a difference for everyone.
Happy commuting,
Lance
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