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Possibility of losing HEAT in push for carbon neutrality
Megan Feil
Issue date: 2/22/08 Section: News
Greensboro gained HEAT by applying for a federal grant that gives money to cities with poor air quality to develop better public transportation systems.
HEAT and other methods of transportation were discussed at The Metropolitan Planning Organization presentation of their 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan on Feb. 12.
"They're still focused on expanding and maintaining roads," said senior Malcolm Kenton, who attended the information session. "They should move away from being so car-oriented."
Guilford's decision to become carbon neutral through the President's Climate Commitment also means trying to cut down on cars for transportation.
"One of the things we were hoping for is better public transportation, so the potential loss of the HEAT buses would hurt the immediate efforts to gain carbon neutrality," said Environmental Sustainability Coordinator Jim Dees.
Biking provides an environmentally conscious way of traveling that Guilford students utilize despite a lack of lanes.
"Sometimes I'm riding and a bike lane just ends. Its like what am I supposed to do, go one way for a mile and turn around?" said senior Tyler Mobley.
Bicycle lanes and edge lines have been created recently on Hobbs Rd., Westridge Rd. and Spring Garden St. However, major roads around campus do not have full routes.
HEAT and other methods of transportation were discussed at The Metropolitan Planning Organization presentation of their 2035 Long Range Transportation Plan on Feb. 12.
"They're still focused on expanding and maintaining roads," said senior Malcolm Kenton, who attended the information session. "They should move away from being so car-oriented."
Guilford's decision to become carbon neutral through the President's Climate Commitment also means trying to cut down on cars for transportation.
"One of the things we were hoping for is better public transportation, so the potential loss of the HEAT buses would hurt the immediate efforts to gain carbon neutrality," said Environmental Sustainability Coordinator Jim Dees.
Biking provides an environmentally conscious way of traveling that Guilford students utilize despite a lack of lanes.
"Sometimes I'm riding and a bike lane just ends. Its like what am I supposed to do, go one way for a mile and turn around?" said senior Tyler Mobley.
Bicycle lanes and edge lines have been created recently on Hobbs Rd., Westridge Rd. and Spring Garden St. However, major roads around campus do not have full routes.
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