How to link carism and environmentalism

Of course we know the intense negative effects of cars and especially too
many cars.  We find the best changes come from putting forward positive,
fun, alternative scenarios.

For instance, with the right clothes, it is really amazing to bicycle and
walk in very cold weather, like we have here in Missoula, Montana.  We are
a top ten American city for bicycling, despite the cold and snow.  It is
invigorating and keeps the heart pumping.  We have a good transit system,
and some car-share too (for those that need it).

Cities are being rebuilt and reimagined every day.  Let's keep up the
efforts for healthy, prosperous, walkable and bikable communities.

-- 
Bob Giordano
Free Cycles Missoula
Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation
www.strans.org, [email protected], 406-880-6834


> On Oct 12, 2012, at 12:41 PM, Robert Dierker <[email protected]>
wrote:
>> Hello.
>>    I volunteer for several environmental groups in Vancouver Canada.
>> One thing they seem to have in common is a belief that the use of cars
is a necessary evil within their organizations.  I can send many
examples, if requested, but I'm sure you've all seen it.
>>    Canada and the US are stuck in a well orchestrated car culture - no
>> doubt about it - and the natural resources of Canada are now hijacked
by foreign corporate giants.  Their government lobby efforts and PR
machines are in full force here.
>>    My great concern, now, is that our new batch of young
>> environmentalists can't leave their cars behind.  This is not
>> particularly new, but seems to be more pronounced than it used to be.
>>  Our environmental movements can't move forward with this kind of
>> base line.
>>    I have no particular influence within Vancouver's environmental
>> movement, however I want to affect this one component of change: I want
these groups to weigh the value of each member's opinion and motivation
with respect to their personal activities with cars.
>>    Before I go I would like to remind any reader that Canada gets
REALLY
>> cold.  These groups have to define models that will work in an
>> individualistic, affluent society at -25c.
>>    How do I do this?  Please help.
>> Robert.
>> 604-440-0860


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