TheScooterScoop

Check out what this article is talking about… No, ignore the standard issue, “Save the planet, buy a scooter” part and, well… pay attention to the “we get free scooter parking in Aspen” part we wanna talk about that some more in the near future. More importantly you should pay REAL attention to what the rumored gas price will be about 3 months:

Plum Aspen | Gass Guzzling: Plum’s Alternatives to Four Wheels

With gas prices at a record high ($4.07/gallon) and rumored to encroach $6 by August, it’s time to start thinking about parking the SUV and hiding the keys unless you’re willing to go into debt filling your tank. But in a small town like Aspen, there are fun and easy alternatives to four wheels. The following are Plum’s picks for how to avoid gas stations and still get where you need to go this summer.

Buy a Vespa
You’ve probably seen people cruising around town on candy-colored Vespas Sure, they look cute but these motorized scooters are also an environmentally friendly option in transportation when the weather’s warm. Cheaper and cuter then a car, you’ll save on parking and parking tickets (Aspen offers free scooter and Vespa parking) and get better gas mileage.

SIX BUCKS? YIKES! Much higher and I might have to start TheBicycleScoop!