Car Free Day is a free international event celebrated every September 22 in which people are encouraged to get around without driving alone in cars and instead ride a train, bus, bicycle, carpool, vanpool, subway, or walk.
For those that have the ability to work from home, telework also counts. Car Free Day is open to all people in the world.
To participate in this fun and worthwhile event, all ou need to do is go car free or go car-lite on Thursday, September 22. It’s that simple!
Already car free? That’s great, and since you’re doing the right thing, you should spread the word on social networks and invite all your friends and relatives to go Car-free today.
Car Free Day is organized in various cities throughout the world in different ways, but with the common goal of reducing the number of cars on the streets.
The benefit to greater society is a day with less traffic congestion, a greener environment and reduced gasoline demand. Today, Car Free Day includes celebrations in 1,500 cities in 40 countries.
Help make Car Free Day on Thursday September 22, 2016 a great success!
How can I go Car-free?
Bicycling
Bicycling is a healthy, quiet, clean, economical, and fun way to get to where you need to go. Thousands of people in San Miguel, employees, and students travel by bicycle every day for work, play, school, errand, etc.
Walking
Walking is a great way to and burn calories instead of burning gas! Visit Map my Walk to find printable walking maps of many cities.
Ridesharing
Go “car-lite” by joining a carpool or vanpool for Car Free Day! Try to find rideshare partners for commuting or special events.
Bus
Some of us use the bus regularly, well, today is the perfect ocassion to take advantage of this public service.
Telework
Available technology allows employees to transparently perform their duties outside the traditional workplace. Ask your supervisor if you can telework on Car Free Day.
Source: http://carfreemetrodc.org/
