How can I get to work each day in an eco-friendly fashion?

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So I work 11 miles from home, and the last 4 miles of the trip is all uphill.  In addition, No buses service the last 4 miles of the trip either.  I have to be at work each day by 7:00am.  I live in Huntington Beach, a suburban city in Southern California in which there is no light rail or subway to be found.

I have been riding a motorcycle to do this, but wonder if there are more effective or environmentally friendly ways?  I rode my bicycle once or twice but I felt fatigued the rest of the day.  I walked the last 4 miles a few times but it takes wayyy too long.

Mike G · Accepted Answer

Work at home.

Eskimo Mom · Answer

You may have to move closer to work or work closer to home to be more eco friendly but drive the speed limit, accelerate &, if possible, brake gradually, avoid a/c on the long uphill, & maintain your vehicle & tires for starters.  Good luck!!

florita · Answer

Hybrid?  Carpool with coworkers?  Scooter?  Foot Patrol?

firedup · Answer

Well, aside from carpooling the only thing I can think of that you havent tried already is either a moped type scooter or one of those scooters that you stand on that are either gas or battery powered.

? · Answer

Hitchhike or car-pool. No added emissions and commute time should be the same as driving.

Disclaimer: I once tried to hitchhike in Orange County and nobody would pick me up.

ericscribener · Answer

You might look into public transportation. Car pools work really well too - and make the drive more fun.

had438 · Answer

Carpool; there must be someone in your neighborhood who goes in the same direction. Check around, you never know.

MichaelP · Answer

Go by rocket ship or maybe an electric scooter.

Anonymous · Answer

paddle boat

Anonymous · Answer

try bycycle if u can?

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