Zipcar Increases Urban Quality of Life

Posted by Shayna Pollock on July 20, 2011

The availability of Zipcar, a national car sharing service and CEOs for Cities partner, holds immense benefits for cities. According at an article in Fast Company, Zipcar members are walking 21% more, biking 14% more, and using public transit 11% more than they were before joining. Beyond the use of alternative transportation, Zipcar helped almost half of its members avoid buying a car. Ultimately, Zipcar availability in a city increases public-transit use, decreases car ownership, and creates "a generally more pleasant living experience for all citizens" due to decreased traffic and congestion. Zipcar's far-reaching benefits increase connectivity and livability. That is good news for Zipcar and for cities.