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Car Sharing Evolves with Personal Vehicle SharingLet's face it. Even though City CarShare's model of 'green' car sharing reduces CO2 emissions and helps people save hundreds of dollars each month over the cost of owning a car, not everyone is a member. While car sharing has grown here in the Bay Area, there are still a lot of people who own one or more cars due to their lifestyle, work commute, or lack of access to car sharing. And most of these personally owned cars are only used for an hour or so each day.That's why City CarShare is working to move car sharing to the next level. We want to bring car sharing to new communities and give people a reason to get rid of their second car. We also want to reduce the need to purchase a new car by making car sharing more accessible and affordable. To that end, please welcome Personal Vehicle Sharing. 
Personal vehicle sharing (also known as person-to-person car sharing) will allow car owners to share their privately-owned vehicle with a car sharing network, such as City CarShare. For you, our member, this means access to more vehicles in more areas - especially regions where car sharing has not been implemented. It means a seldom-used vehicle (verified for cleanliness and safety) can now be part of the solution, helping to reduce congestion and emissions. And it means keeping the cost of sharing down so that City CarShare usage fees stay as low as possible. City CarShare is proud to partner with a new company called Spride, which is developing the concept of personal vehicle sharing. We have also worked with Assemblymember Dave Jones to introduce legislation that removes an insurance barrier to personal vehicle sharing while guaranteeing that you will always be covered by insurance, no matter who owns the car. Assembly Bill 1871 will allow individual car owners to participate in car sharing fleets without invalidating their own insurance. If the bill passes, the owner maintains their own insurance for their driving, while City CarShare and Spride provide the insurance for you, our member, when driving the vehicle. Together, the combination of good government (Dave Jones), private enterprise (Spride) and nonprofit social responsibility (City CarShare) is evolving car sharing. If you like the idea, please take a moment to let your representatives in the California legislature know you support AB 1871. Click below to write to your local California legislator regarding this important piece of legislation: |
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Get Rolling on Bike to Work Day!
A car share provider asking you not to drive? Well, City CarShare is not your typical car share organization. As a mission-based
organization, we encourage you to only use cars when other transportation options like biking, walking, and public transit will not work for
your trip.
On Thursday, May 13th we hope you join thousands of work-bound bicyclists for Bike to Work Day. If you are a newbie bicyclist, this is a great day to jumpstart a biking routine alongside lots of other new and experienced cyclists. Pedal by any of the 200 morning or afternoon Energizer Stations so cheerful folks can fuel you up with drinks and snacks. At select locations bike doctors will also be on hand, providing free bike maintenance. Did you know that door-to-door biking is often quicker than driving or taking the bus? That's right, one big benefit of biking is predictability- since you bypass most traffic your commute time stays consistent. As an added perk you will have a zero-emission commute while fitting in some exercise. New to biking? Consider taking one of the East Bay Bicycle Coalitions's or San Fransicso Bicycle Coalitions's free bicycle safety classes for cyclists of all ages. Visit the official Bike to Work Day (BTWD) site to get maps and information on region-wide events for the best bicycling day of the year. Ways to Get Involved: Roll by an Energizer Station
City CarShare staff members are volunteering at Energizer stations throughout the Bay Area from 6:30 am - 9 am on Thursday, May 13th. If you are interested in joining us at the following locations, email marketing@citycarshare.org.
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Bike Racks for Summer & New Additions
With summer around the corner, we are swapping out our ski racks for bike racks on our Subaru Outbacks (Pacific & Polk, Market & Buchanan
and University & MLK). Each bike rack can hold two bikes and the racks are equipped with locks to secure your wheels.
Yes, we do listen to you. At your request, we are adding new Mazda 5 Minivans to our fleet beginning in May. These city-sized minivans hold up to 6 passengers but can fit into the same space as a compact car. We especially love the 5-star safety rating and flexible storage capacity. Most of all, we love the fact that the Mazda 5 has the best fuel efficiency of any other minivan (....better than most standard cars) in the market. Let us know on our Facebook wall what you think of our new additions. New UCSF Pods Coming Soon
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Get your Groove on for SF Pride with CCS and ODC DanceThe 40th annual SF Pride festivities are coming up June 26th and 27th! With over 200 parade contingents, 300 exhibitors, and 19 stages and venues, the San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is the largest LGBT gathering in the nation.
Through a long-standing partnership with the SF Pride committee, City CarShare sponsors Pride and donates services to help coordinate event logistics. Most importantly, we get to show our support of SF Pride's mission by proudly waving at bystanders from the parade route. As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all in the Bay Area, City CarShare is delighted to support and celebrate SF Pride. We hope you can join us for the weekend's festivities. This year, you are invited to jump in on the fun as we partner with ODC/Dance for the parade! Dance with Rhythm & Motion, ODC and City Car Share as we shimmy and shake down our city streets on Sunday June 27! The dance routines will be taught in Rhythm & Motion Dance Workout class at the ODC Dance Commons starting June 7 and are suitable for anyone, including absolute beginners (view schedule). Don't miss your chance to participate in this beloved Bay Area tradition. Email marketing@citycarshare.org to sign up for free dance lessons and strut with us in the parade. |
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Driving Tip: Sharing the Road with CyclistsAs we celebrate Bike to Work Day this month, remember that bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as drivers. With bicycling in the Bay Area growing in popularity, there are four easy things you can do to keep streets safe, healthy, and happy for everyone.
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Join us for OaklaviaWalk Oakland Bike Oakland (WOBO) - is introducing Oaklavia and taking the concept of the street festival to the next level. Residents will get to experience the area's best natural and architectural assets, outdoor activities, and arts in some of Oakland's most beloved and unique streets and neighborhoods.On June 27, Oaklavia will open car-free city streets for recreation and community building through temporary traffic closures. City CarShare is proud to partner with Oaklavia to create safe, fun, car-free space on Oakland streets.  We'll be participating in both events, spreading
the word about car sharing as a way to decrease congestion and encouraging people to use sustainable transportation.
And don't forget that we are also partnering with Sunday Streets in San Francisco all season. There are 6 more Sunday Street closure days still to come, with the next one coming up on May 23rd. Details can be found here. |
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Member Perk: Laundry Locker
As a City CarShare member you can sign up to Laundry Locker for free and receive a 25% discount on your first order plus a free laundry bag
by using promo code: WS1223*.
Laundry locker provides eco-sensitive dry cleaning and wash and fold services with a 24-hr turnaround time. To learn more about how Laundry Locker works and to find a location near you (there are 500 locations), visit www.laundrylocker.com. *Valid on 1st order for new customers only, max of $25 discount. |
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Spring into Volunteering!
Here's a glance at the events where we will be Sharing the Love in the coming months:
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Hiring for a Street Team InternAre you a local college student looking for an exciting internship this summer? City CarShare is seeking a highly motivated, self-starting individual who is passionate about marketing and car sharing to lead volunteers in neighborhood outreach volunteer efforts. To learn more or to apply, click here.Thanks for Sharing! |
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