From ‘Car-Heavy’ to ‘Car-Lite’: An (Involuntary) Experiment
After comfortably living with three cars, being forced to use only one can reveal many of the pros and cons of living a “car-lite” lifestyle.
Category: Carfree
What Can Evie Do for You?
Evie is the first municipally-owned electric car share program in the country! To find out what it’s like to use the service and how it might fit into your life, we’re riding along with Madi Johnson on her first Evie trip. We’re also joined in the studio by James Vierling from HOURCAR to give more background about Evie.
From Smoky Sunsets to Utility Cycling: One Man’s Solution to Climate Despair
See how to take action for the climate by curbing auto emissions through Utility Cycling.
Thoughts on Being a Car-Free Family
Learn how a 50-year-old woman, who’s never had a driver’s license, and her partner inspired their children to a more climate-friendly way of life.
Can You Imagine One Day a Week Without a Car?
Several local transportation and advocacy groups have banded together in a weeks-long celebration dubbed Car-Free MSP as a lead-up to World Car-Free Day on September 22. See how participating can leave a positive impact.
Walk the Talk: Car-Free Day and Film Premieres
Streets.mn’s carefully curated, highly partisan collection of both serious and fun-loving events, community meetings and opportunities for engagement
National Links: Wildfire Sprinklers
In Spain, two towns have erected a tower system, called the Guardian Project, to slow encroaching wildfires.
National Links: Gentrification and Bike Lanes
Stories from across the country and around the world show the harsher effect of climate change on the poor and how banning cars could help solve the problem.
Tips for Utilitarian Cycling, Part 1
Getting started with biking on a daily basis can be an intimidating experience! This week Ian and fellow bike commuter Melody Hoffmann talk about the solutions they have developed for the challenges of utilitarian cycling. Stay tuned for part 2 with even more tips!
Dogs by Bike
A senior dog with separation anxiety who howls can’t be left alone at home for long. What to do in a one-car family? A fancy dog backpack and a simple cargo bike.