Ecumenical Lenten Carbon Fast Day 10: What you can do today Bicycles are relatively simple. It is said they are the most efficient means of transportation. Learn about, use or start a local bicycle sharing program as has been done in Tulsa, Miami, Boston, Vancouver and other communities around the world. In only two years, Boston riders have traveled 617,270 miles on Hubway, burning 25,068,942 calories, and saved 206.79 tons of carbon. To find out more, visit: sandvault. This weeks theme for your church Spiritual Growth, Frugality And Simplicity All Reduce Carbon Join almost 800,000 signatories on the People for Bikes pledge: peopleforbikes.org/. Our government leaders need to hear how much we value safe and convenient bicycling, and what a difference federal funding can make for bike paths, bike lanes, trails, and crucial programs like Safe Routes to School. Cost-effective investments in bicycling boost our economy, help individuals and government agencies save money, and directly address key societal challenges such as obesity, road congestion... and did I mention CLIMATE CHANGE! If the federal government can only afford to invest in solutions that solve multiple problems, then bicycling fits the bill!
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 17:17:17 +0000
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