Sentences with phrase «alternative transportation»

Among the suggested measures are backup power supplies for traffic lights, alternative transportation options and a fuel - management program that would help in the event of a shortage.

As for the third hope of converting my children into champions for alternative transportation - well, it may be a bit too early to say.

Rising fuel prices are causing mainstream awareness and interest in alternative transportation technology.

Some people choose to use alternative transportation for work reasoning from the fact that it can be faster and safer than to manage peak hour traffic.

So, not only do you need extra cash to cover the repairs, but you also need extra cash in case you have to find alternative transportation while your car is getting fixed.

In the last couple of years, it has been putting a big push on alternative transportation in an effort to further cut its environmental footprint.

Alternative transportation methods, such as trucking or rail, would add more emissions and run a higher risk of accidents than a pipeline.

And while your car is in our care for select services, we are pleased to provide alternative transportation at no cost to you.

The amount covers meals, lodging, and alternative transportation during repair time.

If only more businesses would make the effort to support alternative transportation any way they can.

They can help you pay damages, cover the cost of the stolen vehicle, and even assist in alternative transportation while the investigation is taking place.

A flight delay or the loss of your baggage, meaning you have to come up with more cash to cover alternative transportation or to replace clothing and personal items.

This means that when delays happen, most airlines have a contractual obligation to offer passengers a choice between a later flight, mutually agreed alternative transportation or a refund.

You will have to be well compensated for the damages to your automobile, you must even be given the cost of discovering alternative transportation, whilst your automotive is repaired.

If you have to return home on an emergency, you'll have help scheduling alternative transportation and with trip interruption coverage, you won't have to pay for those unexpected charges.

They also offer maps and directions, travel and hotel discounts, trip - interruption insurance, and help in locating hotels or alternative transportation when your car is disabled.

The prize money will be used to lure families and young professionals to move back into the city's downtown, and to promote arts, small businesses and alternative transportation options.

As we enter an era when new pressures encourage everyone to swap their car for alternative transportation, it makes sense to celebrate the birthday of the amazing bike!

Examples include using alternative transportation to get to work, eating fruits and vegetables purchased from the local farmers market, and taking 5 - minute showers.

I found comfort in knowing that I could find alternative transportation should I need to.

Students engage in activities like recycling, planting a tree or alternative transportation methods.

A light rail line into the area would provide alternative transportation and affordable accessibility to jobs, housing and community amenities.

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Displacing petroleum with alternative transportation fuels will reduce U.S. dependence on imported petroleum and vulnerability to foreign oil import disruptions, decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, pollutants and toxics, and promote domestic economic development.

We've prevented over 41,400 pounds of CO2 from entering the atmosphere, conserved over 114,000 gallons of water, travelled more than 8,000 miles by alternative transportation, and spent over 64,000 minutes outside.

The goal of this program is to build stronger communities by encouraging people to live closer to their jobs, reducing the need for cars and increasing the use of alternative transportation like walking, biking and public transit.

Pollution Probe is a pioneering research organization for EVs and other alternative transportation technologies and modes, and is a leading source of information and expertise.

A growing number of forward - thinking people are already moving towards a fossil - fuel free lifestyle by making use of photovoltaic panels, electric drive cars, super efficient homes, and by walking, bicycling and using other alternative transportation options.

· New measure may include incentives to bike paths and alternative transportation such as electric cars.

Thursday: Guest lecture in Cooper Union transportation class (leave work early, class is at 2 - 5) on the subject of «alternative transportation planning processes.»

It reimburses policyholders for expenses like hotel stays, dining out and alternative transportation up to the limit of a policy.

by NWEI on November 19, 2012 0 alternative transportation EcoChallenge energy efficiency Northwest Earth Institute sustainable food options trash reduction water conservation

The 606 brings together arts, history, design, trails for bikers, runners, and walkers, event spaces, alternative transportation avenues, and green, open space.

The inventory also showed that over 50 % of Cal Poly's emissions are produced by commuting, reinforcing the need to continue investing in alternative transportation programs and on campus housing.

Empire State Development administers the BBF grant and revolving loan fund for Transit Oriented Development projects that emphasize growth within existing corridors and encourage alternative transportation and walkability.

Rep. Brian Higgins called on the state Department of Transportation to formally assess alternative transportation routes to Buffalo's Skyway — the elevated highway along the downtown waterfront.

The bill will require the city to install backup power for traffic and streetlights, and develop alternative transportation options during a crisis — including bus and ferry service.

Due to its popularity, the resort provides a number of alternative transportation services allowing you to enjoy Ka'anapali vehicle free.

The truly tragic thing is that none of these deaths need to occur; instead, anyone who drinks should refrain from driving and seek alternative transportation like a taxi, train, or a designated driver.

Lorigo also tells WBFO the county should explore alternative transportation options for late - night bar patrons including the ride - sharing service Uber, for example.

District Leader Cordell Cleare said she had spent Monday morning since 6 a.m. informing riders of the closure and observing the shuttle buses as they offered alternative transportation.

by NWEI on September 6, 2012 0 alternative transportation bike commuting EcoChallenge fossil fuels sustainability

Secretary Kerry is well - aware of U.S. national security issues, and he knows the best way to strengthen national security vis - à - vis dependency on oil is to break the stranglehold of oil on the transportation system, by dramatically reducing demand and developing alternative transportation energy sources.

And just like so many investors made fortunes in oil and auto manufacturing, we're going to do the same with the first validated alternative transportation market that will eventually force auto manufacturers to embrace the future --- or fall victim to it.

HEAL supports policies to increase alternative transportation options, as well as tax credits for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles, particularly e / v's.

This is why PHEVs have a real shot at being the first alternative transportation technology to become integrated on a large scale.