Green Riders: Portraits of Alternative Transportation
Green Riders: Portraits of Alternative Transport
In the summer of 2008, gas prices soared to new highs in the midst of a a global recession. This video series looks at how people in Rochester found transportation alternatives for their daily commute.
Episode 1: Portraits of Alternative Transportation
As fuel costs, parking rates and vehicle prices increased faster than budgets in a national recession, Rochester area residents found alternatives transport.
Episode 2: Pedal to Market
For some city residents a bicycle is their primary mode of transportation to market, to work and to play.
Episode 3: Scooter Madness
When the weather is warm and the price of gas is high, some people turn to the mode of transportation used by many Europeans – the scooter.
Episode 4: Take the Bus
When gas prices soar, people look for alternative mode of transportation. One of those alternatives is the local bus system.
Episode 5: Batteries Required
Before the Tesla, and the global push for electric vehicles, there was the little Corbin Sparrow, a battery-powered one-seater designed for the city commute.
Episode 6: A Car Smart for Two
When gas prices hit the roof, consumers started to looking for more fuel efficient vehicles. The Smart Car is small and got about 40 MPH. A good little city driver for someone who does not need to haul more than a few groceries.
