Alternative Modes of Transportation, Annotated Bibliography Example

Abraham, John E et al. (2002). Investigation of Cycling Sensitivities Authors. 

The author discusses some of the issues that cyclist consider prior to cycling. It discusses the importance of safety and courtesy of drivers.

Transportation Benefits. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.pacommutes.com/public-transit/benefits/

This article discusses the different benefits of various types of transportation. It also points out the environmental, financial, and social benefits of modes of transportation. One benefit of cycling is that less land space will be concreted, providing more space for the growth of plants.

American Community Survey, 2010

This survey was taken in the Bay Area of California. The questions pertained to various communities and what the members preferred and wanted to see happening in their communities.  It also showed an account of how many people depend upon cars to get from place to place.

Bikes Belong. (2011). Bike Sharing in the United States. Retrieved from http://www.bikesbelong.org/assets/documents/uploads/bikesharinginUS.pdf

This article discusses the various ways bikes can be shared. It conveys biking as a social event. It talks about how one person biking can be an incentive to others to try biking. Also the economic and financial benefits of sharing bikes.

Credo, Rachelle. 2005. “10 Ways to Reduce Commuting Stress.” http://ezinearticles.com/?10- Ways-To-Knock-Stress-Off-Commuting&id=52623&opt=print. Date accessed 08/10/08.

This article discusses how stressful it can be to commute. People who have stressful commutes are more likely to have diabetes and high blood pressure. These people who have stressful commutes are less productive at work.

George, L. (2010). Development of a Model to Predict and Mitigate Environmental and Public Health Impacts of Traffic Flows and Traffic Management Policies in Urban Transportation Microenvironments. Transportation Insights for Vibrant Communities. Retreived from: http://trec.pdx.edu/research/project/345/Development_of_a_Model_to_Predict_and_Mitigate_Environmental_and_Public_Health_Impacts_of_Traffic_Flows_and_Traffic_Management_Policies_in_Urban_Transportation_Microenvironments

This article discusses how car emissions negatively affect animal and plant life. Some research has linked carbon monoxide to types of cancer. Also, the overall affect that commuting has on the wellbeing of the commuter.

Micky, J. (2013, June 25). 6 Health Benefits of Public Transportation. Retrieved from http://transloc.com/6-health-benefits-of-public-transportation/Reducing Congestion. (n.d.). Retrieved fromhttp://transportworks.org/about-transport-works/reducing-congestion

This article discusses the major health benefits of using public transportation. One benefit is the opportunity to socialize. Studies have shown that people who have an active social life live longer, healthier lives.

Research Board Annual Conference (2002): 2-12

This article discusses the findings of various researches on modes of transportation in the Bay Area of California.