Articles tagged “Bus”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

The Top 10 U.S. Cities for Public Transportation By Julia Austin IN Travel & Outdoors Sep 29 2011 The best pizza. The most beautiful women. The finest wines. Plenty of cities claim to have these. But which cities are competing for a medal that means a greener, possibly longer-lasting planet? These ten cities have committed substantial budgets and time to making public transit not only accessible, but also appealing. + READ MORE

Top 10 Things You Need to Make Your Cross-Country Bus Trip Comfortable By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 19 2009 The bus is one of the most environmentally responsible ways to travel. A cross-country bus trip emits half as many carbon emissions as a cross-country train trip. Planes are the greatest consumers of fuel. They produce about a ton of CO2 on a cross-country flight, and driving by yourself is comparable to a plane ride over long distances. + READ MORE

Track Buses by Phone, Internet, Bus Stop By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 11 2009 You may be an eco-friendly lady or gent who dutifully takes public transportation to and from work and/or play. However, waiting for the bus can be quite the dreadful chore, especially if it is raining or broiling out. These unpleasant weather conditions may deter potential public transportation riders who will most likely drive to their destination instead. + READ MORE

Ride a Bus in the Winter and Survive By Megan Cohen IN Tech & Transport Dec 29 2008 Taking the bus in the cold, sleet, snow, hail, and slush is no picnic, but there are steps you can take, and good habits you can practice, to make the whole experience less heinous. Here are 5 tips to make your Winter bus commute as smooth as possible, so you can reduce your carbon footprint and live to tell the tale. + READ MORE

7 Safety Tips For Taking the Bus Across Country By Josh Peterson IN Travel & Outdoors Dec 22 2008 I've taken the bus across the country. It was one of the least pleasant experiences of my life. This was because I was unprepared. Had I had foreknowledge of the things I would encounter on the bus trip, I would have done things differently. If you are prepared for the bus journey, you will have a better chance surviving and using the bus as a method of travel. + READ MORE

5 Ways to Motivate Your Green Drive Now! By Jeannine Ouellette IN Work & Connect Aug 8 2008 Laura MacLean appeared on Emeril?s show to get some ideas about staying on track after managing to lose 130 pounds. These heroes provide great fuel for kick starting our own goals. + READ MORE

Take a Low-Carbon Vacation: 4 Ways By Collin Dunn IN Travel & Outdoors Jun 20 2008 It's beginning to look a lot like summer, and with the kids out of school and the warm, sunny weather, it's vacation time for many of us. But with fuel prices heading skyward (and not coming back down), taking a low-carbon vacation this summer will be a lot better for your wallet, and for the planet, too. + READ MORE

Stop Waiting for Public Transit by Using NextBus By Collin Dunn IN Tech & Transport Apr 14 2008 There are many benefits to taking public transit instead of driving, like all the money you can save when you don't drive everywhere, the ease of getting directions on the go.Sadly, NextBus isn't available everywhere; check out their website to get an updated list of where their service is available, and don't waste... + READ MORE