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Story Archives of 'commuting'Van Pooling is Becoming More PopularBy Sheryl Rich-Kern on Wednesday, September 3, 2008.It’s a well-used cliché that Americans love their cars. But as gas prices have hit all-time highs, commuters have been finding alternatives to sitting behind the wheel. And that’s been good news for the van leasing business – not to mention the environment. NHPR Correspondent Sheryl Rich-Kern reports. listen:
  A Really Serious Bike CommuterBy Jon Greenberg on Thursday, May 17, 2007.Tomorrow, many of you will be exhorted to leave your car at home in honor of Bike and Walk to Work Day. Last summer, Hilary Harris took the challenge to heart more than most. She decided to rely on her bike for an entire week. This is a bigger deal than it sounds -- Harris lives in Stoddard and works in Walpole -- 30 miles and one mountain away. Harris kept an audio diary of her experiment in commuting without fossil fuel and sent it to New Hampshire Public Radio where we now present you with five days compressed into about five minutes. By the way, at one point during her ride, Harris refers to a small amphibian called a Red Eft. She's breathing pretty hard when she says it and you might not catch it. Harris's audio diary begins in her car, the day before her first ride, as she contemplates what lies ahead. listen:
Can the Information Highway Lead Back to the Good Old Days?By Jon Udell on Tuesday, November 14, 2006.Over the years, numerous studies have verified what many parents already know – that unstructured play is good for kids. Last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics reported that letting children choose their own activities builds thinking skills, fosters creativity and helps kids learn how to get along with others. Commentator Jon Udell says the internet can help some parents give that kind of experience to their children. listen:
Listeners' Views on Mass Transit Subsidies, Turn signals and WoodchucksBy Jon Greenberg on Thursday, June 15, 2006.Last week as part of our commuting series, Drive and Ambition, commentator Herbert Pence argued that the state should subsidize mass transit as a way to reduce traffic delays for people who drive. His suggestion drew some feedback. NHPR's Dean of Commuting, Jon Greenberg, has a summary, plus a touch of what others have posted on our web site. listen:
Commentary: State Subsidies for Buses and Trains Would Save Us All MoneyBy NHPR Staff on Wednesday, June 7, 2006.The second commuter in our profile series, Maura Leahy, rides the bus. Commentator Herbert Pence thinks everyone who commutes down I-93 ought to thank her. Pence has managed transit systems in New England for over 30 years. listen:
Commuter Profile #2: Maura LeahyBy Jon Greenberg on Wednesday, June 7, 2006.The new section on our web site called Drive and Ambition is a place for all of you to tell us a little bit about some experience connected to how you get to work. The story you're about to hear caught the attention of NHPR’s Jon Greenberg. It’s about a young woman who followed her heart straight into a 90 minute commute. listen:
Commuting CultureBy Laura Knoy on Monday, May 8, 2006.It takes longer and longer for Americans to commute to work these days, but while many regard commuting as a neccesssary evil, there are those who relish it as “me-timeâ€. We’ll look at how technology, attitudes and expanded travel times are changing our commute, dig into the results of NHPR’s project on the subject and see what Granite Staters think. Laura's guests are Jon Greenberg, Executive Editor of New Hampshire Public Radio and facilitator of the Drive and Ambition project and David Levinson, Professor of Civil Engineering for the Center of Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota. We'll also hear from Jaime Kitman, New York Bureau Chief for Automobile Magazine, U.S. editor and a columnist for the British magazine Top Gear, Member of the Society of Automotive Historians and contributor to several magazines, including GQ and the New York Times. listen:
Commuter Profile #1: Matt FryeBy NHPR Staff on Tuesday, April 25, 2006.Anyone who lives in the southern part of the state knows that more and more, commuting is part of the New Hampshire experience. We're spending more time in our cars, some of us a lot more. Today is the start of Drive and Ambition, an occasional series on commuting on New Hampshire Public Radio. You can be part of this series. We'll tell you how in just a moment. But first, over the next few months, we'll be bringing you stories from the road. Today, we hear the views of Matt Frye, a 28-year-old who teaches sports like kayaking and skiing to people with disabilities. Commuting put Matt in touch with an unexpected side of his personality. listen:
State Won't Be Able to Keep Up With More DriversBy NHPR Staff on Tuesday, April 25, 2006.Matt Frye's story gives little solace to Transportation Commissioner Carol Murray. Commissioner Murray sees big problems ahead and the more people who live far from work, the harder it is to come up with solutions. listen:
Buddy Can You Spare a RideBy Mark Bevis on Tuesday, September 6, 2005.As commuters in New Hampshire watch the cost of getting to work sky-rocket, there's a group on the Seacoast that's helping drivers control costs. The organization based at the Pease Tradeport is a non-profit called Seacoast Commuter Options. They've got a website to help commuters connect with each other. NHPR's Mark Bevis spoke with the group's director Cheryl Phoenix. listen:
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