[SustainableTompkins] Community Car Share video

[Ithaca Carshare - Jennifer]

Hi all,

Carsharing is great! We've been working on starting one in Ithaca for a 
while now. Check out www.ithacacarshare.org for more details. Also, 
www.carsharing.net has links to most of the carsharing organizations 
across the continent (there are quite a few). There are some amazing 
success stories there, including PhillyCarShare, which tripled in size 
in both 2006 AND 2007, with over 35,000 members now.

Unfortunately Ithaca Carshare hasn't been able to launch service yet 
because of problems getting insurance at a reasonable price. We have 
gotten help from many quarters, like Bellingham's Community Car Share: 
support from Cornell, Ithaca College, New York State Energy Research & 
Development Authority (NYSERDA), the City of Ithaca, and EcoVillage at 
Ithaca. If only the support of all these organizations could get us auto 
liability insurance at less than $9000/car/year.

If you're interested in getting updates on our status, you can sign up 
at the website and we'll send you an update periodically.

Thanks,

Jennifer Dotson
Executive Director
Ithaca Carshare


Eric Banford wrote:
> Peak Moment presents: A Community Car Share Hits the Road
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> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GHW6JKIkq4
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> Peak Moment 92: Lorraine Wilde's non-profit Community Car Share
> organization in Bellingham, Washington received startup help from many
> quarters. Established car-sharing organizations mentored her,
> individuals offered low-interest private loans, a state grant enabled
> them to purchase a hybrid, and the city provided a fixed parking place
> by the bus station. Learn how she did it, then set one up in your
> community! [www.communitycarshare.org]
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