Consider CarShare Programs to Enchance Alternative Transportation Options

Many offices are encouraging their employees to  carpool or take public transportation to work. Public transportation or carpooling may work well to get to the office, but can be a hindrance when trying to get to outside meetings during the day. Consider joining a carshare that will alleviate the need to have a company car but support alternative transportation programs within your company. Most carshare programs have online or phone reservation systems. Cars are usually parked in convenient areas around urban areas.

Here are some recommended carshare programs; 

• eGo CarShare is a carshare service located in the greater Boulder/Denver area.
• ZipCar is a national carshare program. They have locations in most major U.S. Cities and around University campuses.
• CarSharing.net is a directory of other local carsharing companies across the U.S.
  

Google Maps Adds Bike Directions

Google Maps

Google just added to their Google Maps a way to search for directions via bike. Just go to Google Maps and click on ‘Bicycling Directions” or ‘Bike There’ link. This new service  shows you options to get from one location to another via bike paths in that area.   This was a joint effort with multiple bicycle organizations including Rails to Trails Conservancy that support about 12,000 miles of bike trails.

This is a great link to share with friends and colleagues who would like to bike but not sure the best route to take that is safe and on designated trails.

For more information about this new bike direction Google service to go Google Maps Bike There blog or see the press release by Rails to Trails.