I’m participating in Blog Action Day today, so I won’t be talking marketing or SEO. Today’s topic is climate change.
When I lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan, I used my car only once a week for grocery shopping and maybe 2-3 times per month for outdoor adventures or out-of-town client meetings. By virtue of the town’s great pedestrian and bike-friendly paths and a thriving downtown, my husband and I both walked to work for 3 years and I walked my daughter to preschool every day. That’s everyday – even in Michigan winters.
Now alas I find myself in Oregon suburbia and I’m in the car all the time it seems. The “downtown” of the town in which we live has amazing historic homes but we don’t feel it’s a safe environment for our young daughter which is a complete shame. I encourage everyone in a similar situation to get involved with Main Street revitalization efforts. Imagine how we could affect the climate if everyone could walk to work at least 3 or 4 times a week.