this isn't about sustainability, but it is about a real change of direction

[Connie Weber]

"Amid cheers, honking horns, and ringing church bells, Samoa became the first nation in more than 30 years to switch its driving from one side of the road to the other--without a single accident. At 5:50 AM, Police Minister Toleafoa Fa'afisa made a radio announcement for motorists to stop; at 6:00 AM, Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi ordered all cars to switch sides, from right to left; and at 6:10 AM, a final announcement was made to resume driving. The switch was made to bring Samoa in line with the traffic flow in Australia and New Zealand." --from The Week Magazine, Sept. 25, 2009

[Anna Billings]

Wow, I hope the author of Traffic was on hand to observe that one! Bet he would have some interesting observations and comments.

I'd also be interested to know how quickly all those inner brain connections get in sync in the days, weeks (and maybe months?) ahead with this new way of driving. Seems like it might be easier on the first day with all the hoopla, but when things settle and remaining snippets of old brain wiring kick in — Whoa. :-)