The World Carfree Network is an umbrella organization that works worldwide to provide people with alternatives to single vehicles by supporting outreach programs and education. Combined with our local transit information and the coupons in our books, you can celebrate Carfree Day and make a lifetime habit change. One of the best Carfree Network programs is the UK based Autoholics Anonymous (open to all), which has a twelve step program and this message:

"Welcome. We are glad you have made it here. You or a loved one has succumbed to the seemingly warm embrace of the automobile, only to find that you cannot live without it. It's okay. The signs were slow in coming. First, you drove to work. Then you took the kids to school instead of putting them on the school bus. Do you drive to the gym? You are a car addict."

Start with step one tomorrow.

Need more? We have a Travel Diary in the new Chinook Book, look for it on our website soon. The following information and coupons can be found in the 2009 Chinook Book. Drive Less, Save More is a good way to explore all your options and calculate your savings. Take the Pledge or Family Challenge. Or, if you work downtown or live in SW, get a customized package of information delivered by SmartTrips.

Share a Ride:
GoLoco.org lets you create private carpool groups from your existing networks and links with Facebook. Hey, are you our fan on Facebook yet?

Zipcar cars live near you.

Walk:
Portland Walking maps are free online.

Google Pedometer lets you gauge the distance.

Take Transit:
Reward yourself with a book, podcast, or Sudoku you've been meaning to get to. The blog Overheard in PDX posts submissions of conversations bystanders catch, frequently on mass transit.

Google Transit will calculate your destination using TriMet routes and compare the cost of busing to the cost of driving. Very cool, and enlightening.

For real time stop information use TriMet's interactive map system or call 503-238-RIDE.

Biking:
We're lucky to be one of two cities with a google maps integrated bike trip planner called byCycle, use it. Portland Online has bike maps, Senior Cyclist Program, family workshops, a guide to making bicycle buckets for cargo and more.

Search our directory for bike shop coupons.