I hope to see a lot more of these!!!

see below

And lighten up thsas! I think its safe to say that is her personal position...

Thanks Denise! Your dedication to USING alternative forms of transportation is commendable!!!

Its pretty clear to me that both of the preceding posts were made by people associated with a new business called The Electric Bike Shop. Neither of your profiles have ever posted ANYTHING on this website in the past. Not that there is anything wrong with that, or with your desire to promote your business, but I feel like its a bit misleading to disguise your identity... That said, it is my understanding that Hebb e-bikes are NOT made in USA as you seem to believe. Their website doesn't explicitly say where they are manufactured, but it does reference, "Hebb’s expertise in Asian manufacturing, sourcing and quality assurance of motors." As you may know, Practical Cycle specializes in products that actually are Made in USA. In fact, the sign outside our shop says Electric & Made in USA Bicycles & Tricycles. We stock many American made product lines including Worksman Cycles (Made in New York City), Marty May Press and Stitchery (Made in Sacramento), Po Campo Handbags (Made in Chicago), and Peterboro Baskets (Made in New Hampshire). However, The Styriette Electric Bike that we are offering to loan the Governor (and maintain) is a very special machine. It is number 468 of 500 ever produced and one of only 120 to make it to North America. It is worth about $5,000!!! Furthermore, it is powered by a BionX motor which is produced in North America (Canada). Frankly, it is far superior to any cycle I have ever seen, and it was the extraordinary nature of the bike that captured Brian Oxman's attention and prompted him to write his letter to the Governor. Thanks for taking the time to read and respond to my article, even if it was a slightly underhanded attempt to promote your own agenda. No hard feelings... My dad and I wish you all the best!

The Sacramento Press is always moving forward!!!

Teri certainly has her work cut out for her! I'm glad that she is willing to tackle the seemingly overwhelming challenge of making our city more suitable for people rather than automobiles. It is very important work, and I wish her all the best in her new career. And thanks Terry for writing this and for your last article about safe routes to school.

Haha, that's pretty clever.

Some might argue that our current economic problems have something to do with the way we use energy. One things for sure though, if we are happy with what we are getting, lets keep doing what we are doing. I believe that maintaining the status quo is the real threat to our economy and international competitiveness. Furthermore we can not be a rich nation without rich citizens, and we cannot have rich citizens who spend all their money on transportation and energy and can't earn a living because our natural resources are depleted and our environment is a mess. GREEN saves people and businesses money and creates almost unimaginable opportunities for innovation and economic growth. Don't you get it yet??? Out with the old, in with the new!!!

Conservation is critical. In the solar business, all us old-timers (hehe) always say CONSERVATION before GENERATION. Lisa I think you might like to check out drive55.org to learn how you can save 20-50% NOW with no new technology.

I understand that this can be a very difficult issue that we all struggle with in one way or another. As unique individuals, we each have our own way of approaching the problem. However, we are all just human being and fundamentally we are the same. We all have a conscience that connects us to the wisdom of the ages and the wisdom of the heart. I think we can all agree on certain basic principles like stewardship, compassion, freedom and justice. I believe that if we can be quiet just for one minute and just LISTEN, I mean really LISTEN, to our hearts, what we hear may not be the same thing coming out our mouths or from the mouths of our leaders or from the television set and radio. Imagine yourself living on the Gulf Coast... In you minds eye, picture the oil rushing up from the depths as you are reading this, and all the death and destruction and disease it represents the the people and wildlife living there... Sit down and have dinner with the grieving family of a fisherman that just blew his brains out while working on the clean up... Join the living fisherman for a day's work helping with the cleanup effort and sense their sorrow and frustration and hopelessness... Will you please LISTEN for just one minute???

Cost to charge the battery on a Pedego Electric Bike: about 15 cents for a range of 15 to 30 miles.

If we had to pay the full social cost, including externalities, of the oil we consume we would be shocked by the price. The price we pay at the pump is nowhere near the true cost paid by our environment, military, and unborn children.

So what is worse, Bubba, an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, or an unjust "War on Terror" in the Middle East? Is it completely out of the question for us to simply use less energy??? When we take more than we need we take away from someone else. Not long ago many industries were dependent on slavery. As a nation we decided that JUSTICE was more important than JOBS, and we changed our evil ways. If a person works in an industry that is dependent on cheap oil, than I suggest they find a more constructive way to make a living that doesn't hurt other people or the environment. Future generations will be grateful to them and they will probably sleep better at night with a clear conscience.

I don't anything about the politics and developers and all that, but I sure hope there is a renaissance on K Street. It has so much potential...

If it weren't for the Sacramento Press, I wouldn't have a clue how cool and happening this town really is!

Great article Suzanne, I especially like the part about more bike lanes and speed limit enforcement.

Thanks Maxwell! I am sorry I missed this creepy but cool exhibit!!! The folks over at Trailmix.net seem likely genuinely good people and they are great neighbors to have here in Old Sac.

This is a great move for Tim, Mike and Chris... Keep up the good work guys!

Any stops in Old Sacramento???