Alternative Fuels & Vehicles

High-speed rail off track

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:41:00 +0000

California project could signal the future for fast trains

Florida city turns on electric car charging stations

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 22:33:00 +0000

Winter Park, Fla., offers free charging stations for electric vehicles

New light vehicle fuel economy standards

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:03:00 +0000

In November, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Transportation rolled out the second stage of a joint rulemaking effort to set higher fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for cars and light trucks.

Unique government-industry research program aims to improve fuel efficiency

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:46:00 +0000

Trucks and cars are going to get more fuel efficient very soon, thanks to the program

Design guide offers tips for improving bicycle safety on city streets

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:12:00 +0000

Cities can encourage cycling by creating safe infrastructure for bikes and cars.

The U.S. Department of Transportation and NACTO have created a resource for creating safer and more attractive and livable streets.

Bike share programs set to launch, share data (with related video)

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:40:00 +0000

As the weather warms up this spring and summer, cyclists in some cities will find it easier to make their commute or run errands via bike.

Investing in cycling helps economic wheels turn

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:34:00 +0000

Initiatives ranging from bike lanes to share programs create jobs as an added benefit

City initiatives ranging from bike lanes to share programs are creating jobs as an added benefit.

Alliance seeks Water Prize nominations

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:34:00 +0000

The prize awards efforts to promote sustainable water management.

Green team

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

County connects cities to move sustainability initiatives forward

Patti Southard

County connects cities to move sustainability initiatives forward.

Viewpoint: Don't overlook a shining opportunity

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:32:00 +0000

Capture the sun at closed landfills for an alternative energy source

Alan Benevides

Closed landfills can find new life as prime solar energy development parcels.