In today's day and age, maintaining the environment, energy and being cost-efficient is integral and transit alternatives are wonderful ways to maintain and enhance travel.
There is an insane amount of contemporary and inventive designs that allow drivers and people who rely on transit to have options. There are intricately designed highways, revamped motorways, easy air travel, as well as super Eco-friendly and energy-efficient substitutes, such as super-sized buses and electric car-friendly roads.
Wouldn't you like an opportunity to venture around via different transits and experience cityscapes and landscapes in a refreshing new way? These transit alternatives are wonderful additions to small and big cities and offer a playful variety of unconventional routes for travelers and families alike.
11 Unconventional Transit Alternatives
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Haphazardly Housed Highways
The 'Slow Uprising' Complex Resides Dubiously Under a Bridge
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Futuristic European Highways
The Dutch Super Highway Uses Temperature & Luminous Technology
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Animal Overpasses
The Wildlife Bridge Protects Woodland Creatures from Becoming Roadkill
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$15 Million EVs
The Acabion GTBO VIII is Super Efficient With a Top Speed of 370 Miles an Hour
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Glow-In-The-Dark Roads
The Smart Highway Makes Driving Safer in the Netherlands
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Alternative Mass Transportation
The Bridj Smart Transit System Uses Big Data to Get You To Work
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Bottoms Up Transit
Electric Inverted Monorail Could Come to a City Near You
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Solar-Powered Highways
Oregon's Renewable Energy Project
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Roller Coaster-Inspired Highways
The Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi is Extremely Exquisite
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Power-Generating Roads
Solar Roadways Wants Votes in GE's 'Ecomagination Challenge'
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Super-Sized Public Transit
The Youngman JNP6250G Can Transport Up to 300 Passengers
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Connected Carbon Fiber Bicycles
The Lightweight Bluetooth Bike Protects Riders from Unseen Dangers
Roadkill Calendars
The ‘Son of Roadkill' Calendar by Kevin Beresford is a Huge Hit
Haphazardly Housed Highways
The 'Slow Uprising' Complex Resides Dubiously Under a Bridge
Smart Sustainable Cycles
The PiCycle by PiMobility is a Hybrid Bike With Smartphone Capabilities
Glamorous Poolside Abodes
The Dwelling in Pozuelo de Alarcon Provides Ultra Comfort
Eco-Amphibious Autos
The Manta Concept is a Three-Wheeled Wave Runner
Human-Powered Monorails
The Shweeb
Split Level Streetcars
The Rail Whale Tram Supports a Great Passenger Capacity
Liquid-Like Art Centers
The Izmir Opera House Proposal from Nuvist Architecture & Design
Futuristic Floral Vehicles
Kala Segway Incorporates Both Nature and Design
Soaring Cityscape Photography
Alisdair Miller Takes Urban Photo Shoots to Whole New Heights
Buggish Buses
The Credo E-Bone Bus Aims to Deliver Green Transportation
17 Trains of the Future
From Truck-Train Hybrids to Personal Eco Transit Pods
24 Podcars and Transit Capsules
Disgusting Dead Animal Toys
RoadkillToys.com
Ruggedly Boxy SUVs
The Land Rover Defender X-Tech is Classic Off-Road Stlying
Suspended Capsule Biking
The Shweeb Pedal-Powered Monorail at Agroventures Adventure Park
Angular Wind-Resistant Homes
The Sloped Triangle House by Katsutoshi Sasaki & Associates
Futuristic Double-Deckers
Thomas Heatherwick's New Bus for London is a Fuel-Efficient Hybrid
Twin Tower Power Plants
These 'Metallica Towers' Provide Renewable Energy for Dubai
Criss-Crossing Footbridges
The Nanhe River Landscape Bridge is a Wonderfully Creative Walkway
11 Roadkill Reincarnations
From the Armadillo Purse to Roadkill Jewelry
Impressing Classmate Campaigns
The Avis High School Reunion Ad is a Luxury Car Lineup
Turbine Mega Towers
The Gullwing Twin Wind Towers is Completely Wind-Powered
Roadkill Jewelry
'Roadquill' Line Recycles Porcupine Quills for Macabre Eco-Accessories
Animal Overpasses
The Wildlife Bridge Protects Woodland Creatures from Becoming Roadkill
Half-Mile High Towers (UPDATE)
The First Image of Jeddah's Kingdom Tower is Released
Pretzel Highways
'Drink and Drive' by Ferdi Rizkiyanto Shows How Twisted Drunk Driving is
Solar Power Yachts
The Volitan
Lightning-Fast Buses (UPDATE)
The Dutch Superbus Goes from Killer Concept to Badass Reality
11 Solar Panel Vehicles
From Toyota Prius to DIY Cars
Coffee-Loving Cyclist Accessories
The Bring Bicycle Cup Holder by Aleksandar Andreevski is Handy
$15 Million EVs
The Acabion GTBO VIII is Super Efficient With a Top Speed of 370 Miles an Hour
Green Japanese Cities
Sakai City Waterfront Mega Solar Power Generation Plan
Futuristic Public Transit Pods
Personal Train Capsules
Aerodynamic Eco Sedans
The Aerius Concept is Designed for 2025
Galactic Gadget Chargers
This Fun USB Car Charger Looks Like R2D2 From the Sci-Fi Series Star Wars
Eco Mini-Buses
The Cameo is a Zero-Emission Bus Suitable for Cities
Crowdsourced Highway Art
'Read Between the Signs' Infuses Culture into Pennsylvanian Highways
Asphalt for Energy
Road Energy System
Wood-Blinded Abodes
This Wavy Wooden House by Kohki Hiranuma is Definitely Breathtaking
Giant Eco Skyscrapers
Dubai's Blooming Tower Collects Water to Generate Energy
Clouded Constructions
Venice's Architecture Biennale Highlights Cloudscapes
Energy-Generating Subway Station Floors
East Japan Railway Harvests Power from Commuters
Floating English Footbridges
‘High Tide Street' from James Gardener is a Cultural Hub
Commuter Change-Collecting Initiatives
A Charity Social Experiment Helps the Poor Ride the Bus
Freeway Farms
'Feeder' from Studio Gang Turns an Overpass into a Greenhouse Garden
Expanding Electric Vehicle Markets
Nissan Leaf EVs & Power Infrastructiure Installations
Photovoltaic Rooftop Waves
The Solar Wave Pavilion by Michael Jantzen
Retro Performance Vehicles
The 50th Anniversay Shelby Cobra Celebrates Five Decades
Air Cleansing Concrete
Solar Activated Eco Paving
Roadkill Wraps
Fabulous Fur Scarves From Miu Miu for Fall 2009
Disc-Shaped Stadiums
Concept Hockey Stadium in Ekaterinburg by Karina Garipowa
Aluminum-Lipped Architecture
The UNstudio Office Tower Brings in a Lot of Light
Mile-High Homes
Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Tower is Set to Be Twice as Tall as the Burj Khalifa
Sun-Soaking Freeways
The World's First Solar-Powered Highway in Italy
Train Track Cars
The Paracite Speeds to Your Destination on the Railway
Honeycombed Twin Towers
The ADIA Headquarters Towers are Eco-Friendly UAE Architecture
Wheel-Lined Motorways
These Bridgestone Tyres Ads Offer Drivers a Safe Voyage
Plushy Roadkill as Street Art
Stuffed Animals to Shock Viewers
Aquatic Public Transit Updates
Water Transport Mumbai 2025 Swaps the City's Buses for Boats
Eco-Expressways
Toronto's Gardiner Expressway Could Become ‘Green Ribbon'
Solar-Powered Highways
Oregon's Renewable Energy Project
Free Bike Initiatives
The City of Gothenburg, Sweden is Giving Bikes to Commuters to Drive Less
Luxurious Grand Prix Buses
The Iveco Domino HDH Coach Travels Stylishly and Comfortably
Artistic Turbines
Artocos Singing Wind Towers Compete in Dubai's Land Art Generator Initiative
Power-Generating Parkways
The 'E Turbine' Harnesses Wind from Passing Cars for Energy
Luxury Hotel Reproductions
Beijing's 1.3 Billion Dollar Hotel to Mimic Dubai's 'Burj Khalifa'
Fastest Train Ever
319 MPH Central Japan Railway
Solar Powered Roads
The DoE Hands Over a $100,000 Contract to Solar Roadways
Perpetual Passenger Train
Non-Stop Metro Rail Transit
Eco-Progressive City Governments
San Francisco Goes Green with EV Charging Stations
Invisible Tanks
BAE Systems Chameleon Technology Could Make Vehicles Seem like a Mirage
Transportation Synergy Plans
The Thames Hub Airport Will Truly Connect London with the World
Subway Sleeping Alarms
The MetroNap Wakes Tired Commuters Before They Miss Their Stop
Commuter-Rewarding Traffic Apps
The Urban Engine App Pays Commuters to Avoid Traffic Congestion
Roller Coaster-Inspired Highways
The Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi is Extremely Exquisite
Power-Generating Roads
Solar Roadways Wants Votes in GE's 'Ecomagination Challenge'
Streets That Make Music
Honda's Avenue K in California
Commuter Alarm Apps
A Google Now Application Will Make You Up Before You Miss Your Subway Stop
Deceptive Solar Buses
Ryobi Bus Uses Sanyo Solar Panels to Power Interior LED Lights
Proximity-Charged Trams
Underground Power Source Eliminates Need for Overhead Cables
Electric Roads
Using Inductive Charges To Power Vehicles in Korea
Vase-Lined Freeways
The Goodyear Trust It Ad Campaign Keeps Precious Art Safe
Simplistic Wavy Lodges
The Two Seasons Hotel is a Playful Piece of Architecture
Edamame Electric Vehicles
The Genovation G2 Car May be Made Out of Soybeans
Lit Holiday Travel Charts
Foursquare Travel Infographic Lights up the Sky
Roadkill Phone Apps
The Online Roadkill Database May Become Available on Your Cell Phone
Power Source Sidewalks
Energy Generating Pavement is Next Step Towards Eco Harmony
Front-Mounted Bike Seats
The Mac Ride Sits Your Small Child In Between You and the Handlebars