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John T Ribolzi, Vice President, Community Car

SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH CARSHARING

WHY DRIVE LESS?

Personal use of cars and light trucks is the single most environmentally

damaging consumer behavior.- Union of Concerned

Scientists

WHY DRIVE LESS?

29.9% greenhouse gas emissions from transportation

For every mile you drive, you emit 1 lb. of CO2

WHY DRIVE LESS?

Traffic Congestion

Parking Demand

Cost of Individual Ownership

WHY DRIVE LESS?

AAA’s 2008 average cost of car ownership:

$676 per month

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

OWN LESS, LIVE MORE

OWN LESS, LIVE MORE

The average carshare member drives 50% less upon joining.

OWN LESS, LIVE MORE

1. Reduces CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions.

2. Conserves precious green space

3. Improves your health and quality of life

4. Saves you $$$

Why is driving less important?

OWN LESS, LIVE MORE

1. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

OWN LESS, LIVE MORE

2. CONSERVE GREEN SPACE

The average car is parked 95% of it’s life

OWN LESS, LIVE MORE

3. IMPROVE HEALTH

Exercise regularly

Enjoy the outdoors

Socialize

Reduce stress

OWN LESS, LIVE MORE

4. SAVE MONEY18% of average household budget

57% of members avoid the purchase of a car

22% of members sell a car upon joining

OWN LESS, LIVE MORE

Join Community Car for just $25

Reserve a car online or via telephone

Use a key fob to access the car at a reserved spot

Drive to your destination

Return the car to the same reserved spot

Pay monthly for the hours you drive

How does Community Car Work?

OWN LESS, LIVE MORE

18 cars, minivans, truck and convertible50% of fleet - hybrid vehicles

THANK YOU