Environmental Science Studies, once a peripheral academic discipline with little more than a survey course or two on offer at most colleges, is now an integral part of the curricula at all major universities and colleges in the country. The challenges facing mankind and the environment are manifold and urgent. Not surprisingly, academic institutions now mirror these challenges by offering robust programs of study intended to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to meet the challenge. As a participant in an industry that burns fossil fuels, Metropolitan Shuttle nevertheless has a keen interest in seeking ways in which the group transportation industry can mitigate its impact on the environment while continuing to provide a cost-effective service that will continue to be in