On Sept. 4-5 Cascadia Center brought together elected and business leaders from around the country to address the perils of an oil-based economy. Topics included alternative fuels and energy, national security concerns, and best practices for moving forward.
Plug-In Hybrid Bus displayed at the conference
For more a post-conference wrapup, see the Event Page
The decision to pay for the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge with tolls originally faced stiff opposition. The Bridge's first year of operation illustrates the untapped potential of tolling to improve traffic and fund the nation's transportation projects. Read full article
"Powering The Carbon-free Grid: Sun, Wind, Water, Waves, Atoms And Conservation"
TVW, Cascadia Center "Beyond Oil" Conference
By: Jim Walker
September 17, 2008
