Sustainable Energy - Without the Hot Air

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http://www.ck12.org Chapter 3. Making A Difference


Figure 20.10:Special parking privileges for electric cars in Ann Arbor, Michigan.


Figure 20.11:Monstercars are just tall enough to completely obscure the view and the visibility of pedestrians.


While we wait for the voters and politicians to agree to legislate for efficient cars, what other options are available?


Figure 20.12:A roundabout in Enschede, Netherlands.


Bikes


My favourite suggestion is the provision of excellent cycle facilities, along with appropriate legislation (lower speed-
limits, and collision regulations that favour cyclists, for example). Figure 20.12 shows a roundabout in Enschede,

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