Cleaner Transportation:
The Propane-Fueled
Shuttle Bus
Photo Source:
Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority
The Shuttle Bus burns propane rather than gasoline, the number of hybrids
and other alternative fuel vehicles on local roadways is growing, and collaborative
efforts to implement smarter and cleaner regional transportation systems
are making significant headway. Local demonstration of an integrated wind-hydrogen
system for fuel production and use could help establish the feasibility
of a sustainable transportation sector - one promising minimal harmful emissions
and minimal reliance on fuels supplied from outside the region.
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Facts on Cleaner and Green Transportation
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below.
Visions of Cleaner and Green Transportation
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below.
A sampling of the creative output of students at Barnstable-West Barnstable
Elementary School is presented below. In spring 2004, second graders were
given an opportunity to learn about present-day and future transportation
options (see article). They then
came up with lots of ideas about the cars they would someday like to drive.
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Carrot Car: Zachary Hesse
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Wind-Powered Hummer: Charlie Powicki
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Green Car: Jake Halliday
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Green Ice Cream Machine: Corine Bechard
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Contributor's Guide
Propane-fueled buses are not the only indicator of cleaner and green transportation
systems in local communities. Data, information, art, and photos are sought
that address topics such as the ones listed below:
Facts
on Cleaner and Green Transportation
- Hybrid, biodiesel, and other alternative fuel vehicles
- Transit options and plans
- Your ideas?
Visions
of Cleaner and Green Transportation
- Intermodal thinking
- Smart growth
- Active railways
- Hydrogen economy
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