Theme this week: Transportation! Again!

So, I wrote a bit about cars and hypermiling last time. This time, we're going to talk about alternate modes of transportation.

Here are my top five favorite ideas:

1) Walking! If the place you're going is near home and in a low-traffic area, try walking. Not only is it environmentally friendly, it'll help keep you looking trim.

2) Biking! Safer for more mid-traffic areas than walking, and you can go a bit longer distances easier.

3) Scooters! This is one I personally covet: the Vespa option. If you've got the cash flow, a Vespa can go up to between 60-80 mph (depending on model) and usually get around 60-70 mpg. That's not bad! And they're really nice-looking...

4) Mass transit! Now, where I live, mass transit doesn't even exist. In several states, the best you can do is a kind-of-crappy cab service, and that's usually only in the biggest metro areas. But, if there is a good bus or subway in your area, please take it!

5) ZipCar! This is a very limited option, which is why I ranked it last. With ZipCar, users do sort of a timeshare on a car that is parked in your area. Just reserve it and go! Definitely try checking out www.zipcar.com for availability in your area.

Try looking at: http://www.vespa.com , http://www.zipcar.com