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Nanaimo News Bulletin Tuesday, August 27, 2013

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Desire for public transportation grows

bAby bOOmerS and millennials relying less on vehicles, more on bikes, buses and walking paths.

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movement from bus to train, ferry or airplane, greatly reducing costs, one that improves both our sense of community and actual health outcomes. Cities that feature more natural green corridors located near residential and work places are increasingly attracting younger professionals, too. They are not alone. The number one request to the parks and recreation department is for walking trails, driven by baby boomers. Alternatives to private automobiles also include carsharing (private use, shared costs) and car pooling (shared rides). These are rising in popularity here and elsewhere. Car companies are finally adopting more sustainable technologies, notably electric drives. They would be even wiser to invest in buses and passenger trains if they hope to retain their relationship with the baby boomers and the millennials. u Ian Gartshore is chairman of the nonprofit Energy Solutions for V.I. www.esvi.ca

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