Public transit for a change - SustainLane study identifies U.S. cities best prepared for escalating fuel costs

摘要

The summer began with crude oil headed toward USD75 per barrel. It is anyone's guess how high fuel costs might rise amid geopolitical tensions. SustainLane, an online destination founded in 2004 for healthy and sustainable living (www.SustainLane.com), addressed the country's concern in a study that rated which major American cities would be able to survive economically if a greater percentage of the populace had to suddenly rely on public transportation if the price of oil should shoot to USD100 a barrel.