Several years ago, when I first got a call about working here at Celilo Group Media, I had just torn the carsharing coupon out of the book that very day (it's called Chinook Book in Portland). Had I heard of the book? Of course I had! Did I ever redeem the coupon...er, no.

It wasn't just calculating the cost of gas, insurance, and upkeep that finally made me take the leap and sell my car--it was realizing that I drive so infrequently that spiderwebs connected the window to the steering wheel like something out of a cartoon. My bike was carrying me a dozen miles a day for free while I paid for spiders to practice tightrope walking between leather and glass. I sold the car and patted myself on the back (plus bought a pair of new shoes). And then, immediately, I missed an opportunity because I didn't have wheels. More...

According to Metro Transit, the average commuter emits 2.6 tons of greenhouse gases annually just driving to work.  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: More...

If you need a car to run an errand, in an emergency, or to pick something up, there is a carshare option around town. More...

Our own Metro Transit offers many ways to commute and support renewable energy. More...

Driving to work can be tedious, polluting and costly. You can save thousands of dollars annually by leaving the car at home and busing, biking, or vanpooling. There are even chances to win prizes through the Commuter Challenge. But the best reward of all is seeing the community from a new perspective. More...