Urban Regions for Nature and Vs. Netways for ... - nrg4sd.org
Urban Regions for Nature and Vs. Netways for ... - nrg4sd.org
Urban Regions for Nature and Vs. Netways for ... - nrg4sd.org
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TIMING & COSTS<br />
Last trans<strong>for</strong>mation 1900-25<br />
Horsepower to motor vehicles<br />
Muddy/dusty roads to asphalt roads<br />
Now<br />
Years 1-5<br />
Review ecology dimensions. Review engineering dimensions. Map valuable<br />
nature <strong>and</strong> busy highways. Identify renewable energy sources. Identify materials,<br />
manufacturers, contractors. Initiate large pilot-project areas. Build local public<br />
interest. Build policymaker support. Conduct cost/benefit analyses.<br />
Years 5-10<br />
Build & monitor pilot projects<br />
Years 10-25<br />
Exp<strong>and</strong> pilot projects. Construct netway system in all nature priority areas.<br />
Gauge public usage/dem<strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong> expansion of netways as the basic widespread<br />
transportation system.<br />
Costs<br />
Planning. Construction of netways. Energy generation. Producing pods.<br />
Conversion of highways to green multi-use corridors at varied rates.