andyh
on 18th Jan 08, 11:30:47 said:
I've been reading Marshall's "Carbon Detox", which has set me thinking about the carbo cost of unused cars. We've got two cars, which rarely get used. Both my wife and I walk or cycle to work, our groceries are delivered, and my son's walks or cycles to school. My wife's car (with the children's car seats in) is used a few times a week, mostly taking my youngest to nursery (sadly its not and easy and safe cycle ride - certainly not with 2 kids on a bike as well). Sometimes, however, I need a car for work. I sometimes have to carry equipment, so it needs to be a reasonable size. And I'm often not back in time to collect the children from school/nursery. But the little I use it is expensive, and Marshall claims it costs 300 carbos a year even if never used. A local car share scheme is what I want, and I have a car I want to get rid of. Should I start a car share scheme?
annief
on 24th Jan 08, 11:59:30 replied:
Andy, if you visit
http://www.oxford.gov.uk/community/mkbocowley.cfm you will find
details of the Cowley Community Led Project. A council initiative
that is taking place in West Oxford too (where I live). There is
almost certainly a group dealing with transport issues. We are
looking at setting up a car share scheme in West Oxford and it
might be worth thinking of an all-Oxford scheme. Hope that
helps.
jo_hamilton
on 6th Feb 08, 16:30:07 replied:
some great ideas - and if there are more please share them.
We're doing it informally with family, and living in the
countryside means we have to plan a bit more, but I'd encourage
people to share their ideas (and vehicles) here, together with ways
for people to link up.
emmygreen
on 6th Feb 08, 18:47:51 replied:
Ah, the unfortunate irony. Having to drive because it's not safe
enough, especially with children. I know, I have a six year old
son. Yet I refuse to even own a vehicle. The reason why it's not
safe enough is because of all the traffic, particularly cars. I am
seriously shocked, having recently moved to Oxford, (from America
no less) by how many cars are on the roads. It's so extremely easy
to get around here! Buses run constantly, the trains are good,
bicycle and walking paths are everywhere and things are close by
and accessible. Yet so many people drive. I laugh as I walk past
the traffic during busy times that's slowed to a crawl and I shake
my head and think, "I'm going to get to the centre before they do!"
Car share? Maybe. Car Free. Better. It may be challenging. It may
be inconvenient at first. But if everyone takes the plunge and
changes their lifestyle, then we all benefit in so many ways.
Especially our children and their so far bleak future ahead of
them.
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