Comments on: A Traveler’s Secret Way To Save Gas Money

By: Carlo

Carlo — Sat, 02 May 2009 09:28:38 +0000

Thanks for the comments Karan and SayBlade – and yes, I did touch on the fact that it’s not always possible to make a complete switch away from cars – but I think if everyone at least thought about what they could do to limit their car use – carpooling, cycling, walking, public transport, etc – that’s an improvement!

And that’s what it’s all about, raising awareness and making you think twice before instinctively hopping in your car.

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By: SayBlade

SayBlade — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:07:01 +0000

This is a great idea for when you are travelling to a different city. You can see a lot more than when you are driving. You can look into getting day or weekly passes which can give you unlimited travel. If you want to combine cycling with bus travel, get a folding bike. BUT, check the rules for bikes on the city’s streets and transit system.

By the way, it is not always possible for people to take public transit in their regular daily travels. Smaller centres have limited or no public transit available. There may be carpooling opportunties. Simply doing one’s best to reduce car use may be the only answer.

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By: Karan

Karan — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:16:12 +0000

I love your article. I wish I could do the same, but seeing where I live, I can’t even go get a slurpee without a car. Living in the DC area, you’d expect to see a lot of public transport, but no, we have call for a taxi a day before to pick us up rather than just hail one.
But your article has given my the idea on how to save money, I think I will try to move into the city.
Great Stuff..

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By: VagabonderZ

VagabonderZ — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:32:13 +0000

Thanks Ferd…that's one thing I didn't touch upon, but bicycling is an even better option than public transport! It saves even more money, has less impact on the environment and has more health benefits (except when you're tailing an exhaust-spewing diesel truck). Yvonne bikes to work everyday and I will probably start doing the same soon.

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By: Ferd

Ferd — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:11:23 +0000

Nice job,bro.I've been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work in town again.I started a couple of months ago,and have been bicycling to work pretty much the whole time.I even take a little bit of a scenic route so that I get to ride along side the river.Can't beat the scenery first thing in the morning and right after work to start relaxing.

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By: Jagad Guru

Jagad Guru — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:12:25 +0000

Unfortunately, we usually live "in the sticks, beyond the reaches of the public transit system." But whenever I have to live in the city, I am happily car-free. Walking is fantastic, if you don't have a time limit.

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By: Cameron Huynh

Cameron Huynh — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 07:08:01 +0000

Great article mate, i am also a fellow public transport commuter and i really think more people should think like you do! Keep up the great work buddy.

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By: Tim Patterson

Tim Patterson — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:53:23 +0000

love the photos on this article! great piece, Carlo.

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By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:26:27 +0000

My wife and I have struggled with this. Her job's location is not on a bus route. As a stay at home dad, I consolidate errands or use my motorcycle. We have three kids, each with their own schedule. Using Public Transportation is not an option in our area. Although recently the City of Rochester, NY did decrease the cost of riding the bus to $1, there still needs to be an expansion of their services to make it more accessible in the suburbs. Until the expansion of public transportation in our area, we must work on our own to reduce our carbon footprint. Robert

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