As noted in the graph on our Transportation page, biking is the most efficient way to get around, even more so than walking.
Today skate-boards, scooters, 3-wheeled bikes and more have been added to the mix. Many of them are now electric to make getting around easier on our muscles. They are especially popular among people without a license to drive, allowing them to get around with the least cost possible.
The Green Energy Consumers Alliance has a section on Electric Bikes, including a section on incentives to help you purchase bikes and safety gear. Keep an eye on the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center website for application times.
To encourage biking, Greening Greenfield is hoping to work with the Greenfield Middle School on bike repair workshops. Stay tuned.