What does it take to get from A to B by foot, bike, car, or train? Bicycle engineer Zach Krapfl studies the environmental footprint of many modern modes of transportation and finds some surprising answers—and big opportunities for change. One of the most promising: People who have replaced their primary mode of transportation with e-bikes are living healthier, happier, and more environmentally friendly lives.

Video produced by Jay Canode and David Jacobson
Intro animation by Adam Smith
Intro music “So Good To Be True” by Host Bodies https://soundcloud.com/hostbodies

Zach is a mechanical and civil engineer based in Paonia, Colorado. He is dedicated to global energy conservation, reducing fossil fuel consumption, increasing energy efficiency, and chooses to combine bicycles, light electric vehicles, and appropriate renewable energy technologies as a catalyst for earth love and a little personal happiness too.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but organized independently by a local community. For more information, visit http://ted.com/tedx

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