The Alternative Transportation Festival
Picture this: you are sitting in traffic after a long day at work…it’s a beautiful day outside and you are stuck behind a smelly truck. First, you see the bus that stops a few blocks away from your house…not too far to walk, but just far enough that you grabbed the car keys instead. Next, you see one of those hybrid vehicles you’ve been meaning to test drive. You then enviously note the bicyclists, rollerbladers and runners whizzing past you on separate trail or bike lane. A light rail mass transit train can be seen disappearing into the tunnel ahead. You gaze towards the river…what is that yellow object?…a KAYAK?
Some of these scenarios are already in place in the Pittsburgh area. Others are still in the works. All of them will be featured in the first annual Alternative Transportation Festival (ATF) in Pittsburgh.
The day takes place on Friday, October 5 during the lunch hour (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM) and after work (3:00 PM - 8:00 PM). There will be three locations: South Side Works, Market Square, and Schenley Plaza.
The ATF is an event to raise public awareness of alternative means of transportation and advocate for the increased use of public transportation, car-sharing, alternative fuels, fuel efficient, hybrid and advanced vehicles, boats, bikes and other human-powered technologies. This event is presented by Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities, in coordination with Steel City Biofuels, Bike Pittsburgh and Restorative Events.
Free Activities include:
- alternative fuel vehicles (AFV), hybrid and “Smart Car” demos
- biofuel production and straight vegetable oil conversion workshops
- advanced vehicle technology speakers and forum
- bicycle repair workshops and guided rides
- environmentally conscious art and music
- prizes, raffles and giveaways
Dozens of companies and organizations will be represented at the festival and will share their own piece of alternative transportation knowledge. Venture Outdoors will be at the Market Square location to promote hiking, biking and kayaking (no, there aren’t any commuter kayaks or bikes yet available, but we will show you where to go and how to do it on our beginner-friendly trips!).
The benefits of diverse transportation in a city are obvious: a cleaner environment, a healthier community, safer and less congested streets and a more friendly, less rushed atmosphere. So come join us on October 5th to celebrate all the different ways to get around the city.
September 22 2007 03:35 pm | Uncategorized