Different modes of commuting were put to the test in Sydney. A race from from Ryde to Parliament House by train, bus, car, scooter, bike and on foot. The bus only just beats pedestrian power.

Eleventh Gets Curb Ramps, Problems Still Exist steve July 31st, 2008 Many of the city’s intersections have curb cuts to aid those of us that use wheelchairs and mobility scooters. Unfortunately many intersections have the cuts only on a single side of the street. When streets are improved using federal funds the accessibility is to be upgraded — those sides of the street missing ramps are to get them. Last month (June 08) several downtown streets were resurfaced but missing ramps were not do

Four groups united today to oppose the signing of legislation by Governor David Paterson that will allow the use of Segways on sidewalks, roadways and bike and skate lanes. From the press release: Disability, consumer, transportation and environmental groups expressed disappointment that Governor Paterson approved legislation that would for the first time allow motorized vehicles on sidewalks, bike lanes and local roads when he recently signed a bill granting Segway scooters special status. T

As gas prices continue to rise to figures unseen before in the United States, as well as around the world, millions of Americans are looking at gas-friendly modes of transportation. Among the options available are scooters and motorcycles, which are quickly becoming sought after and a popular form of transportation.

Last night, there were fireworks. We originally planned to scoot down to English Bay and watch the fireworks from the beach, but we’re down two scooters at the moment and really lethargic about it all. Josh had the brilliant idea to instead go up Cypress to watch the fireworks, so we did that. Unfortunately, so did everyone else. I’ve never seen so many people at the lookout, and the whole thing really felt like a picturesque tailgate party – there were pickup trucks and loud music and lawn c