8.28.2012

GreenTech Geek: Life Lived Differently

Lately I've been posting a few things on my Facebook page introduced with the simple phrase, "life lived differently." They are posts about how people in other places choose to live differently than we do in San Diego.

From time to time I will present those here. This week, we have the resourceful Dutch creating a safe and fun environment for bicyclists.

Check it out ... after the jump ...


Here's a clever -- beautiful, really -- way the Dutch have approached the problem of getting bicyclists safely across busy roadways:


This concept receives the official GreenTech Geek Seal of Approval. Imagine, if you will, a "floating bicycle roundabout" over any (or many!) of San Diego's freeways. Think of the lives that would be saved ... and the smiles generated.

Until next week ...