4th June 2008

TAKE the PLEDGE

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Take the Pledge to use alternative transit on April 18th in honor of Dump the Pump Day.  Take public transportation, walk to the corner store, bike to work or carpool with a friend or colleague.  Help demonstrate that alternative transit is viable in our city! 

To Take the Pledge, click on ‘comments’ below.  Feel free to tell us how you plan to use alternative transit.  Then check back to share your experiences. 

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  1. 1 On April 9th, 2008, yvonne said:

    I pledge to ride my bike to a meeting downtown (normally I would drive)…YGJ.

  2. 2 On April 10th, 2008, olivier said:

    I pledge to walk to the bank instead of driving. Olivier

  3. 3 On April 10th, 2008, Ariel said:

    I pledge to ride my retro bicycle, and leave my car at home.

  4. 4 On April 10th, 2008, John said:

    I ride my bicycle to work most days and I’ll make sure to commute by bike on April 18. I’ll also try to spread word to my coworkers and encourage them to leave their cars at home.

    Reducing single occupant automobile commutes can help solve many of Savannah’s most pressing problems. By leaving our cars at home, we can reduce traffic congestion, decrease pollution and lessen our dependence on foreign oil. Plus, everyone who selects an alternative commute frees up a parking space for someone who can’t or won’t leave the car at home. Those who walk or bicycle to work can gain additional health benefits from engaging in physical activity.

    I’m glad SDRA and its partner organizations are leading the way on this important issue. Having fewer cars on the streets our city will certainly make Savannah a healthier, safer and more inviting city for residents and visitors alike.

  5. 5 On April 10th, 2008, Connie Williams said:

    I will ride my scooter to commute to work on 4/18, weather permitting.

  6. 6 On April 10th, 2008, Ardis Wood said:

    I pledge to ride my bicycle to work and back, even though I’ll be wearing Victorian attire.

  7. 7 On April 10th, 2008, Ardis Wood said:

    I pledge to ride my bicycle to and from work even though I’ll be dressed in Victorian attire.

  8. 8 On April 11th, 2008, Kristin Hyser said:

    I pledge to ride my bike to work and to spread the word to all my friends!

  9. 9 On April 11th, 2008, Jack Knops said:

    I pledge to ride my bicycle to work, weather permitting. There are no bicycle racks at my place of work, so securing the bike is a problem.I will cautiously ( since I am only a part-time worker), begin to make suggestions about bike racks and commuting as a viable strategy for any organization.

  10. 10 On April 12th, 2008, Todd Luger said:

    I usually drive part of the way to work (1 mile) and walk the rest (1.25 miles). On most days, it would just take too long if I walked the whole way. However, on April 18, I am in for the long haul. Who knows, it might inspire me to do it more often or even all the time.

  11. 11 On April 12th, 2008, peter said:

    I will ride my bike rather than driving.

  12. 12 On April 12th, 2008, Jerry Ireland said:

    I gave up my car 6 months ago because I refuse to make oil company Execs richer.Until they lower the gas prices back down and stop taking money from our pockets I am Using CAT and taxi’s..I am saving alot of money by doing this.I work downtown and live on the southside..TAKE THE REAL PREDGE LIKE I DO EVERYDAY…

  13. 13 On April 12th, 2008, Jane said:

    I will ride my bike to work on April 18. I have been walking, busing, or biking to and from work for 2 years. Downtown Savannah is a beautiful place to bicycle or walk!

  14. 14 On April 13th, 2008, yolanda said:

    I will take the bus on the 18th in honor of my purist friend and because I want more trees and less roads and new construction.

  15. 15 On April 13th, 2008, Beth Kinstler said:

    I will take my bike to my morning workout at the Y and not drive that day. I will also take the bus to a meeting downtown the day before and get my bike checked out for more continuous use.

  16. 16 On April 13th, 2008, Robert said:

    I pledge to bike on April 18, weather permitting or not (Poncho jacket and pants combo all the way! It makes me look like a fisherman, but it sure keeps me dry)

  17. 17 On April 15th, 2008, Amanda said:

    On April 18th, I pledge to bike to River Street, jump on the ferry, and finish biking to my workplace on Hutchinson Island! Who knows, I might start doing it everyday!

  18. 18 On April 15th, 2008, Ryan Grady said:

    I used to ride my bike every day for a year and a half (dont drink and drive!). I just got my license back, and I actually miss my bike! thanks for the reminder to get on it I will ride with pedal power all day! Go green Savannah…maybe one day we will recycle!

  19. 19 On April 16th, 2008, Chris said:

    Yeah, yeah, yeah….. of course we are going to ride our bikes. Many of us do that everyday. REAL “Dump-the-Pumpers” consider real alternative forms of transport

    Let’s see how many of these you have tried in Savannah.

    Ready? Here goes:

    • 3 wheel scooter cars
    • skateboards
    • rollerblades
    • unicycles
    • horses
    • horse carriages
    • big trike (like the 10 foot front wheel variety popular say 100 years ago)
    • seques
    • trolleys
    • feet (of course!)
    • scooters
    • motorcycles, lot’s of ‘em
    • whacky bikes
    • buses
    • bicycles- triathalon, road bikes, mountain bikes, beach bikes and “beaters”
    • pedicabs
    • boats- very, very, very big to very small, fast, slow, etc
    • trains
    • golf carts
    • electric skateboards
    • go karts
    • motorized bikes
    • pedal-powered cars
    • trikes
    • motor coaches
    • RV’s

    (stolen with pride from: http://www.thecreativecoast.org/why/transportation )

  20. 20 On April 16th, 2008, Eric said:

    I ride my bike to work everyday. I will plan on picking my son up from school on my bike so my wife doesn’t have to drive on Friday.

  21. 21 On April 16th, 2008, Kat said:

    I’ll be riding the bike all day, everywhere—yay! It’s prime time to make Savannah’s bicyclists a visible presence in the town.

  22. 22 On April 17th, 2008, Mike Batts said:

    I pledge to be a pump dumper and ride my bike to work.

  23. 23 On April 17th, 2008, Courtland said:

    I have been riding a bicycle to work everyday for the past five years. Living locally is easy if you choose to live in a mixed use neighborhood close to your job.

    I pledge not to use a car at all on Friday.

  24. 24 On April 17th, 2008, Livvy said:

    I am going to put my pedal to the asphalt tomorrow. I need to get a helmet. Looking forward to seeing everyone out and about.

  25. 25 On April 18th, 2008, jessica said:

    i walked to work today, and plan to walk to a lunch, and a meeting, and then back home (estimated mileage: 3.6 mi.). high heels be darned.

  26. 26 On May 15th, 2008, kirsten said:

    I will BIKE to work, as usual. I will bike, walk or run anywhere I go on Friday—and drive my car just 40 feet to the other side of the street for the Friday night sweeper…

  27. 27 On May 15th, 2008, daniel bolta said:

    I plan on continuing my bike rides to work from Isle of Hope to the Health Dept on Eis. Drive twice a week Weds. and Fri.s. I pray that motorists will give me room on the road while passing especially along LaRoche Ave. Hopefully,”Dump the Pump” will bring out more bicycles and it will bring out more safety awareness from motorists!