The UF Office of Sustainability launched their One Less Car Challenge on August 23. This initiative charges students and staff to find alternatives to single-rider commutes. While I can't sign up for the challenge, I hope to find alternatives to my daily drive and possibly start a similar program with the county.
Currently, my commute is 5 miles one way and should only take 15 minutes by car (I have to hunt to find parking and often have a five minute walk in addition to driving). It takes over 30 minutes by bike, and I'm still working on a safe and efficient route. The local public transport, RTS, charts my commute by bus at one hour, with a transfer and extended walk involved.
For those of you commuting in Alachua County, I discovered that FloridaWorks offers GreenRide, a web-based carpooling system, free of charge. I'm considering registering for this service and carpooling on the days that I opt not to bike.
My ultimate goal is to become a one car household. My challenge will be One Less Car for the fall season, so I'll report how it goes soon!
Have a safe week,
Carrie
