All you need to know about getting around in L.A.! Timetables, maps, carpooling information,
plus a very helpful tool that lets you plan your trip from start to finish – it
will tell you exactly how to get where you want to go!
Also a great resource for transportation, serving mostly the
Santa Monica area.
Great resource for alternative (no cars!) travel in Southern
California.
www.ecoprojects.org/ecotour.htm
Promotes ecotourism through education, outreach, and
donations of supplies to organizations active in local conservation in
developing countries.
Provides an integrated, international response to
environmental issues.
A certified organization of environmentally responsible
hotels. Includes a national and
international database of registered hotels.
A leading source of knowledge on innovative travel industry
practices that advance community, business, and travelers interests.
Applies innovations in science, economics, policy and
community participation to protect the Earth’s richest regions of plant and
animal diversity in the hotspots, major tropical wilderness areas and key
marine ecosystems.
Program supports public-private partnerships that deploy
alternative fuel vehicles and build supporting alternative fuel
infrastructure.
www.ucsusa.org/transportation/buy.green.cars.html
They have prepared a guide to help you buy a greener
vehicle. In purchasing a green vehicle,
you have a variety of choices. This
site helps you understand what they are and what the benefits and drawbacks of
particular models are.
www.hvsecoservices.com/ECOTEL.htm
Environmental certification for hotels, service providers,
etc.
GlobalTribe is a PBS series that combines the spirit of travel
with a meaningful exploration of the global issues that affect us all. On our journeys to remote corners of the
world, we seek to understand in human terms the universal struggles of our
planet.
An organization which specializes in developing
environmental management and awareness for the Travel and Tourism industry and
provides practical means through which companies can improve their
environmental prerformance.
The Veggie Van runs on biodiesel and has traveled all around
the U.S.
An international membership organization dedicated to
disseminating information about ecotourism.
Their comprehensive website provides research, travel and business
information for eco-professionals.
www.isabelmori.homestead.com/tests.html
Personal website of Isabel Mori, a language enthusiast who
speaks, reads and writes seven European languages. This site tests your
knowledge on international hand gestures and appropriate ways to address
people.
www.scaruffi.com/travel/manners.html
Brief overview of travel etiquette tips for Japan, South
America, Europe, Buddhist countries, India, Arab countries, Slavic countries,
Africa, and the USA.
Better World Club provides
nationwide roadside assistance. We are the nation's only environmentally
friendly auto club. Membership
includes eco-travel
services, discounts on hybrid
cars, insurance
services, free maps, auto maintenance discounts
and bicycle
roadside assistance. We donate 1% of
annual revenues toward environmental cleanup and advocacy.
Working to achieve a healthier economy. Educational programs are available to
residential, federal, consumer, schools and much more. Offers great tips on saving energy and
money!
This site gives you statistics of the rewards of Car
Sharing. Includes a local and
international listing of Car Sharing organizations. This is a great way to save money on transportation.
Provides information on how to be more economically
efficient with our vehicles and gasoline use.
Includes answers to questions related to similar issues.
Working to make L.A. area a safer, more accessible, and more
enjoyable for transporting by bicycle.