Breaking the Car Culture

I think more college students should ride bicycles to school. Sure, if you live miles and miles away then your options are fewer, but is a car pool or public transportation all that bad? This summer the average price for a gallon of gasoline climbed to about $4.50 in the United States, and Europe is typically more expensive. Of course, you should consider the parking permit you just bought... and the traffic... and the time it takes you to find that special parking spot ten minutes away from your first class. Time to break the college car rule. Instead, you might consider some of the following options.



Start a carpool – Whether you are thinking about the planet, or just your wallet, you definitely will save some green. You might also solve that problem of being tardy if you coordinate with a few other friends.

Buy a motorcycle – Besides the coolness factor of your new “hog,” you get much better gas milage than the average car, pay less in insurance, and are more likely to find a decent spot to park.

Take the Bus - A typical bus pass is much less expensive than the gas you use to get to your destination and you might just make a few new friends on your way to class.

Walk to School – Definitely for those who like to get their exercise, but a great suggestion if you live close to campus and want to get back to basics.


So go ahead and do something different. You might just like it...