From a
commentary posted on the Web site of ASPO-USA by Alan Drake, a consulting engineer and reformed accountant who has combined his interests in the iconic St. Charles streetcars 2.5 blocks from his home in New Orleans and Urban Rail in general, plus experience with engineering for efficiency. He is searching for economic solutions that address both global warming and post-peak oil issues:
A 10% reduction in America's oil consumption is not out of reach. There is an overlooked, practical, and affordable approach using technology available today that would allow the U.S. to achieve this goal in 2017. Here is a five step program outlining this approach. . . .
Step One – Electrify US Freight Rail Lines and Shift Freight to Rail . . .
Step Two – Increase Urban Rail Federal Funding. . .
Step Three – Promote Electric Trolley Buses. . .
Step Four – Promote Transportation Bicycling. . .
Step Five – Create a Strategic Railcar Reserve (SRR) to Supplement the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). . .
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