Transportation

Tricks of the Trade

tmeronek — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Want the inside scoop on the new federal car trade-in program? That's our job - keep reading to see if you're eligible for up to $4,500 off a new, more fuel-efficient car. The funds are going fast, so let's get down to biz...

...And They're Off(set) - Getaway Week

tmeronek — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Jockeying to lighten your CO2 load? You could travel by steed, or you could just carbon-offset your plane, train, or auto emissions to neutralize your impact. No horsing around.

Why Do They Try To Make You Stop Riding Public Transit?

mkrolak — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0700

I got a bike a couple months ago, and I've been riding it to work probably like three-quarters of the time. I kept buying my transit pass, because it was still pretty convenient to have, and I can buy it pre-tax, so it's not too pricey.

Dry Spell - Save Water Week

tmeronek — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Should you wash your car during a rain shortage? No drought about it - you can if you use a waterless car wash. Just spray and wipe, and watch the cash and eco-savings rain down.

Next Up: Flux Capacitors?

mkrolak — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Michael J. Fox promised me hoverboards by 2015. I'm pretty sure that ain't happening.

The Soapbox in My Glovebox

tmeronek — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Last year, I ranted hardcore about the fact that the director of the EPA wouldn't let CA go ahead with its own strict car emissions laws. Now, it's new administration, new policy.

Cycle-path

tmeronek — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Think peeps who bike to work are crazy? Maybe - helmet hair and dried sweat don't make for the best postwork date. Luckily, we've got tips to assuage your top five cycling reservations, just in time for National Bike to Work Week (May 11-15). It's gonna be insane.

Shipbreaking the Cycle

tgonzalez — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:00:00 -0700

If you're just catching on to our Earth Day (today!) special on the seven winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize, catch up here and here.

Are there slightly less-gloomy SUV options?

tmeronek — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:09:00 -0800

Are you voting green?

tmeronek — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:26:00 -0700