With the rising cost of gas across the nation, some Ann Arbor residents may be one step ahead.  Many residents in the progressive city of Ann Arbor have been thinking "green" for quite some time.  Although society generally trends toward consumption, some Ann Arbor folks have found refreshing ways to give mother nature a break. 

Many are making lifestyle changes that not only help them to save at the gas pump, but are smart choices for sustainability.  Buying smaller cars, walking, running, biking or taking the bus - all are viable replacements for transport.  One Ann Arbor resident says that riding his bike offers more than just a monetary savings, "it makes me a better person, emotionally and physically.  It's the right thing to do for the world in general in my opinion".  Another citizen has found that walking an hour each way to work allowed her to clear her mind and let the stresses of work dissipate during her walks to and from her office.

Others are downsizing SUVs to smaller vehicles with better gas mileage or looking to public transport to get where they need to go.  Some community members are even wishing for gas prices to creep up further in the hopes of motivating more Ann Arbor residents to embrace a greener lifestyle. 

The message seems clear, living green not only saves $$, it can help you to achieve a more fulfilling lifestyle.  Do you have any great suggestions for green transport in Ann Arbor?  Let us know!