“Sometimes big problems are best solvedusing small solutions.” Summary Generally speaking, little tiny micro small mini cars have many advantages. They offer better maneuverability and easier parking. Better fuel efficiency, and fewer resources used in production make small cars environmentally friendly. Small cars are inexpensive to purchase, insure, and maintain. Finally, they look cute, happy,… Continue reading Benefits and Safety of Subcompact Cars Such as the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris
Category: Mobility
Iowa City is a Zipcar.com Location
In August of 2012, Iowa City became a Zipcar.com location. For about $25 per year, you can be a member of the Zipcar.com community, giving you instant access to cars in many major metropolitan areas. [Join Now] Zipcar Cost. Zipcar rentals are by the hour or by the day (about $9/hour or $66/day). The cost may vary depending… Continue reading Iowa City is a Zipcar.com Location
TREK Streetwise LS U-Lock – Bicycle Security
The TREK Streetwise LS U-Lock for bicycle security is a good choice. When purchasing a U-Lock, it’s important to choose one with extra length for times when bicycle racks are crowded, or access to a pole is obstructed. A longer lock can make it easier to include the front tire when locking up, or even accommodate… Continue reading TREK Streetwise LS U-Lock – Bicycle Security
Bicycle Wisdom: This one runs on fat and saves you money… This one runs on money and makes you fat.
Transportation > Life Mobility Summary. The commitment to be a full-time cyclist begins long before you purchase a bicycle. It begins with a choice to live within a bicycle-ride-distance from work, home, shopping, school, and friends. The results are transformational: less noise pollution less land pollution less water pollution money savings weight loss better cardio vascular… Continue reading Bicycle Wisdom: This one runs on fat and saves you money… This one runs on money and makes you fat.
Division 43 by DR Horton – Sustainable and Walkable Small New Urbanism Community in Portland, Oregon
Housing > Small House Society Division 43 Small, Sustainable, and Walkable New Urbanism Community in Portland, Oregon by D.R. Horton Our micro homes are a conscious commitment to a different way of building and living. The home designs are built with reclaimed and sustainable materials and share community resources. Division 43 is a 29-unit complex… Continue reading Division 43 by DR Horton – Sustainable and Walkable Small New Urbanism Community in Portland, Oregon
Volkswagen New Beetle (Bug) Evaluation and Test Drive
Effective Living > Life Mobility > Small Car Society Summary. This document presents a review of the Volkswagen Beetle. The vehicle tested was a 2008 VW Beetle rental car (from Enterprise) with 35,000 miles on it. Feedback. Comments and corrections are welcome, so feel free to contact us. Features. The most noteable features of the… Continue reading Volkswagen New Beetle (Bug) Evaluation and Test Drive
Simply Car-Free by Tammy Strobel is the Ultimate Guide to Bicycling as Transportation
Effective Living > Mobility | Activism > Environment Summary. Simply Car-Free by Tammy Strobel is a comprehensive guide to car-free living. Click here to learn more or buy now. Biking Benefits. Choosing to live close to your work makes it possible to ride a bicycle (or walk) for daily commuting. This simple life decision is… Continue reading Simply Car-Free by Tammy Strobel is the Ultimate Guide to Bicycling as Transportation
Safe at Any Speed – Higher Driving Speed Limits Do Not Result in More Accidents
Effective Living > Mobility Summary. Studies now show that faster speed limits are not necessarily unsafe. In fact, they may be more safe than lower speed limits. However, irrational thinking is starting to result in some equally irrational driving related legislation. For example, some states are passing laws prohibiting the use of cell phones while driving,… Continue reading Safe at Any Speed – Higher Driving Speed Limits Do Not Result in More Accidents
The Fun Theory Initiative by Volkswagen – Piano Stairs Video
Activism > Training | Effective Living > Life Mobility Summary. The Fun Theory, at TheFunTheory.org, is an initiative of Volkswagen that demonstrates how the enjoyability factor is an essential element in designing products that will inspire and motivate people to use them. Innovation. Volkswagen is to the automobile industry what Apple is to the world of computers and… Continue reading The Fun Theory Initiative by Volkswagen – Piano Stairs Video
Iowa City Bicycle Taxi Rickshaw Pedicabs
UPDATE: 30 Aug 2023 This document has been updated to include changes over the past 14 years since the original posting date. Here are some articles about recent developments in pedicab service for Iowa City: Benefits — Bicycle delivery services and pedicabs provide non-polluting, small, safe, quiet, inexpensive, healthy, fun, and fueled by water and renewable… Continue reading Iowa City Bicycle Taxi Rickshaw Pedicabs
Small Car Society Report on the Financial Decline of General Motors, Ford, and Large Vehicle Manufacturers
Activism > Small Car Society Summary. Over the past ten to fifteen years, consumers have loudly spoken by purchasing smaller more efficient cars. During that same time period, numerous reports, studies, focus groups, and research projects all provided the same conclusive and incontrovertible advice: small cars are the wave of the future. This is a… Continue reading Small Car Society Report on the Financial Decline of General Motors, Ford, and Large Vehicle Manufacturers
Small Car Society – Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | 5 June 2009 ResourcesForLife.com Launches the Small Car Society Iowa City, Iowa |12:18 PM Summary. ResourcesForLife.com announced the launch of the Small Car Society. After decades in development, the unveiling of the Small Car Society comes at a time when thse use of small cars is on the rise as people… Continue reading Small Car Society – Press Release