Transportation

There are several types of transportation available today; cars, trucks, busses, trains, planes, and bicycles. In the near future, the cost of fuel will probably change the way we travel and commute.

In the US we have relied heavily on personal vehicles for much or our transportation needs. We are a car culture. As the cost of gasoline continues to increase, most of us will be forced to drive less, change to alternative fuel vehicles or make more use of mass transit systems. There are several types of alternative fuels. These include diesel, ethanol, hydrogen, electricity and a few others.

Many commuters have converted to utilizing mass transit such as busses and trains. These systems are great and do save energy and money, but there is limited availability in some areas. Densely populated areas such as the east coast typically have a higher concentration of mass transit options and other cities such as Chicago have an extensive system. Unfortunately, many large cites removed their train and trolley systems in the 1940s. In many cities, these systems are being rebuilt, but it will take several years before they can have a significant impact.

In the short term, most people will have to change to more efficient or alternative fuel vehicles for commuting. There are some choices available today, but there will be many more in the next few years.

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