Pledge not to ride alone for one week

As gas prices and carbon emissions creep upwards, riding solo doesn't sound like such a hot idea anymore. The average car in the U.S. now tips the scale at 4,000 pounds, meaning that just a small fraction of the gas you paid for is being used to move your body mass around. The vast majority of that money is actually being used to push your vehicle along with you!

One way to combat this trend is to rethink your solo car trips. New programs are popping up around the country to help drivers meet up with riders for trips to the grocery store, into the city, or off to a concert. Help out a neighbor or make a new friend with organizations like Go Loco, eRideShare, RideshareOnline, or nuRide.

Don't forget about the public transit system either. You've already paid for these services with your tax dollars, so go get your money's worth by bus, trolley or train. Try out the new Google Transit website to plan your next trip:



Ask your employer about the latest rideshare incentives available to you. With rising gas prices, the chance to get some work done on the way, and less stress navigating through traffic, ridesharing may be the answer to your transportation dilemmas.

How are you pledging not to ride alone for a week? Show us your solution to solo drivers, from a transit pass to fellow carpoolers, or maybe just your own two feet!

Take a year off! I'm ready to go carbon neutral for 12 months

365 days of carbon-neutral living...

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You can calculate the emissions you produce while driving, at home, and when flying, then purchase offsets to compensate for your impact on the planet.

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