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1. -Recumbent Tricycles - 5b. JustTwoBikes Raven for Safety and Transportability (JustTwoBikes.com)
   Starts at around 3,000 dollars, weighs 45 pounds, and has a gear range of 21 to 92 inches. (Standard speed score is 15.6. With a Speed-Drive, the standard speed score would be 21.8 mph.) It has a front wheel drive with with two wheels in back. This trike is only 24" wide and disassembles for easy transport in a suitcase. Has a unique design that allows tilting into turns. Many of the criticisms of this version, such as wheels too close to shoulders and delicate steering, have been fixed in the current version. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. Sometimes called three-wheel bicycles.

2. Bicycle Advocacy (Bicycle Transportation Alliance)
   Provides leadership in making bicylces a viable alternative means of transportation within the city of Portland. Portland is a national leader in bicycle accessibility, with bicycle lanes on streets, bike carriers on city buses, and designated bicycle parking spaces. 10-01

3. Two-Wheel Transporter - Segway Ginger Description (Time.com)
   Describes how the electric, two-wheel personal transporter works. "Not only does it have no brakes, it also has no engine, no throttle, no gearshift and no steering wheel. And it can carry the average rider for a full day, nonstop, on only five cents' worth of electricity." The device is expected to be available commercially toward the end of 2002 and is expected to sell for around 3,000 dollars. It is designed to replace an auto for short trips. The device stays upright due to gyros. 11-01

4. Two-Wheel Transporter - Segway Ginger Picture (HowStuffWorks.com)
   Provides details of how an electric, two-wheel personal transporter works. The device is expected to be available commercially toward the end of 2002 and is expected to sell for around 3,000 dollars. It is designed to replace an auto for short trips. The device stays upright due to gyros. 11-01

5. Wind Power for Bicycles (Bicycle Transportation Systems)
   Describes a system for supplementing bicycle power with wind. 1-02

6. Two-Wheel Transporter - Segway Ginger (Segway.com)
   Provides general specifications for an electric, two-wheel personal transporter. The device is expected to be available commercially toward the end of 2002 and is expected to sell for around 3,000 dollars. It is designed to replace an auto for short trips. The device stays upright due to gyros. 11-01

7. -Articles on Trains and Train Transport (Wikipedia.org)
   Provides 33 subcategories of articles. 1-07

8. Sustainable Local Transportation System (Time.com)
   "Among the perks offered to employees at Louis Vuitton in Paris is an annual subscription to Vélib', the French capital's popular self-service bike-sharing program. Since it debuted last July, there have been 15 million rentals. So far there are 15,000 bikes at stations located about 1,000 ft. (300 m) apart throughout the city. But JCDecaux, the company that runs the service, expects to increase the number of bicycles to 20,000 in time for spring. Subscriptions are $44 per year, or bikes can be rented by the hour. The best deal of all, though, is the quick trip: rides under 30 minutes are free." 03-08

9. Solar-Powered Pods for Personal Transportation (JPods.com)
   Shows a JPod plan for future personal transportation. 05-12

10. Alternative Transport for Luggage (CNN News)
    "The luggage box is one of the three options The UPS Store has to offer travelers who want to avoid airline baggage hassles such as lost luggage and time-consuming security checks."
    
    "Luggage can be shipped as is, placed in a traditional box or shipped sans suitcase in the new luggage box. Shipping does come at a price, and the new box is extra." 06-10

11. Transportation - Department of Transportation
    Provides information on policies and programs.

12. Traffic Accident Statistics (U.S. Department of Transportation)
    Provides statistics about traffic fatalities. 4-03

13. India - Daily Life in Ancient India (Donn)
    Provides information on toys, pets, food, jobs, entertainment, transportation, clothes, and other daily life details. 03-06

14. -Daily Life in Ancient Times (Donn)
    Provides information on toys, pets, food, jobs, entertainment, transportation, clothes, and other daily life details. Includes ancient China, Egypt, Greece, Rome and India. 03-06

15. Daily Life for Ancient Egyptians (Donn)
    Provides articles about daily life, such as toys, pets, food, jobs, entertainment, transportation, clothes, and other details. 03-06

16. -Autos - Fuel Cell Cars (Awesome Library)
    Provides a summary of options for current and near future transportation that avoids pollution, yet is convenient, uses inexpensive fuel, and is safe. 6-01

17. -Recumbent Tricycles - 5d. Culty for Tilting Delta Design and Comfort (Culty)
    Starts at around 2,700 dollars with Speed-Drive, weighs 45 pounds, and has a gear range of 32 to 128. (Standard speed score is 14.3 mph with Speed-Drive.) It has a front wheel drive and two wheels in back. The bike includes a rear suspension. The seat is one of the highest among recumbents and folds down for transporting. The trike has a short wheelbase design and tilts into turns. It has shocks and accommodates two storage areas in the back and one storage space under the driver. Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01

18. -Recumbent Tricycles - 3d. Anthrotech (FutureCycles)
    Starts at around 2,250 dollars, weighs 42 pounds, has a gear range of 21 to 104. (Standard speed score is 18 mph.) The seat can be adjusted about 15 degrees and also folds down for transporting. The seat is higher from the ground (12.5 inches) compared with most trikes with a tadpole design, providing better visibility to cars. It is wider than most at 36.6 inches. (Also discussed at www.psi-design.co.uk/ideas/trike/Heinzmann.htm and www.psi-design.co.uk/ideas/trike/Concept.htm). Awesome Library does not endorse these products, but only provides them as examples. 6-01

19. Recumbent Bicycles - BikeE Review (IHPVA - Krieg)
    Provides a review from a satisfied customer. Emphasizes the ease of control and the transportability of the BikeE compared to a standard upright bike. 7-01

20. Recumbent Quadcycles - Crank-It for Comfort, Safety, and Speed (Crank-It.com)
    Starts at 7,750 dollars, weighs 55 pounds and has a 37 inch width. (Standardized speed score is 33.4 mph with Speed-Drive.) The quadcycle Includes an internal 14 gear hub. This cycle is designed for safety, comfort, and speed. Includes four wheel independent suspension, quick-release for seat and wheels for easy transport, folding handles, and more. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. Sometimes called four wheel or four-wheel bicycles. 6-01