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 good twelve step program and the following 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 2009 edition, look for it on our website soon. The information below can also be found in the Take Transit section of our books.

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

Casual Carpool lists a number of local meet up spots for informal carpooling.

City CarShare is a non-profit.

511's Rideshare matches you with another commuter

Walk:
Walking maps are available online or at any Berkeley Public Library or Bikestation.

Download the Walk Oakland! map or purchase it at a local bookshop.

Use Google Pedometer to calculate your distance.

Take Transit:
Reward yourself with a book, podcast, or Sudoku you've been meaning to get to.

Google Transit is similar to the 511 Trip Planner.

AC Transit has fuel cell powered buses and always allows bikes.

Going by Bike:
Start with Walk Oakland Bike Oakland or Bicycle Friendly Berkeley. View bike shops with coupons.

Coupons in the 2009 EcoMetro Guide: Capitol Corridor, AC Transit, City CarShare, Zipcar.

For a $5 TransLink Card:
Go to ACtransit.org/ecometro to learn how to receive a free $5 TransLink card.