Monday, May 5, 2008

Step 5 -- Think Globally, Act Locally

Get yourself and others involved!

Volunteer at the Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen
Get active with the Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates
Contribute to the new BikeSac Wiki

In an effort to promote "car-free" and "car-less" lifestyles in Sacramento, I would like to encourage everyone to join in pestering Zipcar/Flexcar (two carsharing companies who recently merged) to bring their business to Sacramento before I have to start one myself!

Having a carsharing company in our community allows people to own fewer cars, if any at all, through a system where they provide a range of vehicles located in public parking spaces. You get a yearly membership, reserve a car for an hour or up to a day, and don't have to pay the cost of having your own vehicle.

Contact Zipcar/Flexcar at:
Email: info@zipcar.com
Phone: 866.4ZIPCAR (866.494.7227)

Tell them you want carsharing in Sacramento, and that there are public agencies and many individuals who would support it. Even a smaller-scale project would work!

In the meantime, check out Craigslist for ridesharing options

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Sacramento Region 511 has ridesharing information, current traffic info, and a Commuter Club that is a good resource for those looking for relief from gas prices and freeway congestion. Visit www.sacregion511.org or call 511.