As a Realtor, the thought of living without a car is a bit frightening. Although I love my clients, the thought of me towing them around Denver neighborhoods in a "pedicab" just is not going to happen (I love you all, but not going to happen!)
However, there are a growing number of Denverites who are throwing caution to the wind, selling their automobiles, purchasing bicycles and enrolling in car share programs. For those only relying on a vehicle to make weekly runs to the grocery store, doctor appointments or lunch dates, a car share program provides an economical and environmentally sound transportation option.
With yearly membership prices ranging between $25 to $100, and average hourly rates between $2 and $9, these programs also provide an affordable way for energy conscious individuals to travel around the city. (Pricing stats courtesy of http://eartheasy.com/move_car_sharing.html)
5280 Magazine provided an insightful list of Denver car share programs including a wonderful comparison of costs and benefits of each. Here is their list of local car share companies that may be interest to those of you yearning to sell your wheels and utilize alternative transportation options:
eGo Car Share: Denver/Boulder
Car2Go: Denver
Occassional Car: Denver
Zipcar: Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Hertz Rental: Metro Area
(For full article, visit: http://www.5280.com/blogs/2013/07/23/break-it-down-car-shares-denver)
As Denver continues to grow and expand, there is a growing appreciation for ways to conserve and share resources. If you feel as if a car share program may serve your needs and the needs of your household, consider hanging your keys up, enrolling in a car share program and living a life free of the constraints of car ownership.
Ryan Belinak
ryan@liveurbandenver.com
303.807.6495
www.ryanbelinak.com
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