Transportation

In 2002, I retired from the military. I ride my bike a lot. Bike riding is the answer to obesity and transportation. Bike riding is the most efficient mode of transportation on the planet. Most destinations are very close. My town is not public transportation or bike friendly. There should be safe bike routes to schools, including elementary and middle schools. Campuses are made for cars, not for bikes, which makes them very dangerous. Buses are expensive, safe, but not healthy. I would like to see funding for safe routes to and from schools. It is a small amount of money compared to other things.

Until recently, I commuted to Louisville. During my commute I saw predominately single occupancy cars. Our office has moved to Lodo. I ride my bike to work, weather permitting, and take my scooter, which gets 100 miles per gallon, otherwise. Even commuting downtown I see predominately single occupancy cars. No one is making an effort in terms of global warming. I am concerned about the "head in the sand" attitude toward global warming & energy consumption. Read More >

I am still in high school and I think we need more programs for student drivers. I had a very good friend die last year in a car accident, and two others in the car also died. Our community is stricken by kids dying in car accidents. I had four other friends at different high schools that also died in a car accident. I think we should have tougher driving tests and a mandatory driving class.