Lots of talk about climate change and going green among the younger set, but mostly it manifests itself as turning off lights and turning down the heat. But how about running errands and things that can be done on foot instead of driving?
To that end, I decided to see if Google Maps or Google Earth could plot a circle with a one mile radius from my house, to demonstrate how many places were within that accessible zone.
The instructions here were invaluable. I ended up extending it to include a 3 and 5 mile radius (alas without including elevation, which matters when you live here). Now to see if we put this lofty goal into practice. I could see using it for reducing other trips as well: not sure I can swing an XTRA-cycle, though if I sell my road bike that I never ride I may be able to. Time to drop a note to Sandy to list it on craigslist . . . .