Understanding the Burgeoning Car Sharing Phenomenon and What It Means for Cities
Car Sharing has been steadily growing over the past decade in the US. Many studies show that people who join car share groups reduce their driving are foregoing the purchase of a new car or selling their car altogether. Car sharing is entering a new era of rapid growth with new iterations like peer-to-peer or one-way. In some cities, they have reached their limit for off-street spaces and now need to utilize on-street parking. Car & Vehicle Sharing will help foster a better understanding of how cities can best partner with car sharing organizations to meet mutual goals and reduce auto travel, congestion, and car ownership.