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2009 List: People Movers
Seven factors that will change how we move around this year.\r\n1. The higher cost of drivingĀ Gas taxes haven't been raised in 15 years, despite an inflation rate that has turned that 1993 dollar into 70 cents of buying power. Transportation construction costs have almost tripled in that same time period,..\r\n
01.14.09
Seven factors that will change how we move around this year.
4. More people riding bikes Forward-thinking jurisdictions have been improving bicycle access and safety, making more people willing to hop on a bike, the solution to several personal problems: improving health and fighting obesity through exercise, and finding an easy way to reduce their carbon footprints.5. The rise of electric and motorized vehicles Because they are cheaper to park, drive, maintain, and fuel, an increase in popularity is inevitable. If you keep your eyes open, you'll see the swelling numbers and real diversity of possible vehicles like electric bicycles and three-wheeled motorcycles.6. More sharing As we try to squeeze value out of every asset and deal with the high prices of car travel, every major city is discussing bike sharing, following the success of Paris's program. Car-sharing and ride-sharing services are also growing steadily.