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Global oil depletion: stop chasing dreams : Comments
By Patrick Moriarty, published 14/11/2005Patrick Moriarty argues Australia needs to reduce consumption of hydro-carbon fuels particularly in cities.
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Saving Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Fuel Consumption & Traffic Congestion can all be addressed with the above Action!
Where can we begin you may ask? I belive we should address solutions that bring instant relief to our current problems, primarily. And then address Oil shortage & prices. As the current FUEL scare, has ineffect made people STOP THINK & LOOK for an alternative. Government, Federal & Local should be using this valuable time to lead our nation by example by introducing new programs initially within their establishments and then within the community via WORKPLACE schemes to reduce the amount of fuel guzzeling vehicles on our roads.
Let's start setting up a networked Transport system that streamlines all modes of transport. CARPOOLING is a great way to tackle most of the problems by: Linking one mode of transport to another. Reducing SOV's [Single Occupant Vehicles], Carpool portals at all Rail Terminals with PARK N RIDE facilities, introduce more CARPOOL LANES & Prefered Carpool Parking, Discounts for Carpool Parking, Legislate that all DEVELOPERS need to have a TDM plan for Office Towers and Housing Estates especially if they are not serviced by public transport. Take a look around , next time your stuck in PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC Who are they Workers in SOV's Let's get our employers involved in tackling the problem! Have a think...Let's hear your thoughts?
Bea Green