Hello WOD users:
Some of you may have heard about an upcoming event. It is called Try
It! Transportation Options Week, October 4-11. With support from the
City of Winona and many others, a variety of events are highlighted. On
Friday, October 6, you can ride the bus for free, on all routes, all days.
On Saturday, Midtown Foods, Bluff Country Co-op, and the Winona Farmer's
Market are promoting Bike to Market Day, with prizes and musical events.
Then on Tuesday October 10, WAPS is bringing Robert Sweetgall to the Winona
Middle School at 6:30 to give his case for the benefits of walking. Also,
we are encouraging people to check out the rideshare board at Bluff Country
Co-op, or go to www.erideshare.com, to
offer or ask for a carpool match. All the activities are outlined in
greater detail at Sustain Winona's website, www.sustainwinona.org.
Of course, I hope as many people as possible will respond to the invitation
to participate in some aspect of the week. What I am really curious about
is: Is transportation on your radar?
Which of the following reasons would motivate you to change your
transportation habits?
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The price really started to
seem high.
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I knew that fuel emissions
were contributing to global warming
-
I could easily get to errands
and work using the bus or bicycle.
-
My employer encouraged it
more.
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My faith community or friends
were doing it more.
-
I felt I could lose weight by
walking or bicycling more.
What prevents you from using the
bicycle more for transportation?
- There
is poor bike access from my neighborhood to where I need to go.
- My
employer doesnt encourage/accommodate bike use.
- I
am worried about bicycle safety on Winona streets.
- I am not
physically fit for bicycle use.
- The bicycle is
not flexible enough for all the places I need to go.
What
coping measures will you investigate FIRST if fuel prices go up again, reaching
whatever threshold level it takes to get your attention? Things like a
more fuel efficient vehicle, carpooling, bicycling, telecommuting, or cutting
back on other expenses come to mind as possible responses.
Thanks
for of you who come out from under to respond.
Martha
Greenwald
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