Cars Going Out Of Fashion?

This graph, showing the shrinking use of cars (in car kms per person) appeared in an article explaining the reasons people are using cars less.


The article suggests that we have found a better way to live. A way that doesn't involve spending hours in traffic, or having hefty petrol bills. We are apparently opting for smarter options, involving a combination of public transport, and doing things closer to home (so we can walk or ride).

Folding Bikes

Found this pic while going through some old photos. Was the first time i'd seen a "folding bike" in person, and i was sooo impressed with how small it folded down. As you can see, i kind of had to hunch over to get myself in the photo.


They have obvious benefits for taking a bike in the car - or for people short on garage space (you could easily store it in the corner of any room). But last week i found out another advantage. Folded bikes are allowed on the train even during peak hour. (Normal bicycles only in off-peak times)

So if the only problem with the train is that the walk is too far - now it's not a problem. Just unfold the bike and ride from station! :)

Audrey Hepburn

This is the first in my series of famous people being car-free. The ever-stylish Audrey Hepburn.

The Bicycle City

This the trailer for the upcoming documentary movie The Bicycle City.



It's the story of Rivas, Nicaragua - and the incredible transformation of that poor town as a result of donated bicycles. "Pedals for Progress" has brought 60,000 people out of poverty merely by giving out some bikes.

CityCycle Progress

According to the council's GreenHeart newsletter, over 3,200 people have joined up with the CityCycle bike hire scheme, and have clocked up 34,000 trips since starting in October last year. (Obviously not including the weeks it was out of action during the January floods).