1. Ridesharing, Public Transportation, biking, and walking
By: Brenna and Amanda

2. Carpooling
Definition - When two or more people ride in the same vehicle.
People who carpool save money on gas and other travel expenses
They also save gas
Park and ride lots are a perfect place to carpool, you can meet others there and drive together

3. Biking and walking Good exercise Saves money Saves gas
No traffic (except for the occasional baby stroller)
Good for the environment

4. Public Transportation
Definition- When people use buses, trolleys, etc. that are provided by the city or state that they are in.
A lot of people can ride on one bus or trolley, that saves the city or state money
It also saves from each individual car burning gas

5. Vanpooling
Definition - When five or more people ride together in a passenger van.
They save money and gas
These vans can drive in the HOV (high occupancy vehicle) lane.

6. Organization
The Memphis Area Commuter Club Rideshare Program is a federally funded program through the congestion mitigation air quality program

7. Other Info
Nashville has been one of the most congested cities in the nation.
The typical Middle Tennessee motorist wastes more than 7 workdays a year waiting in rush hour traffic

8. Bibliography
Memphis and Shelby county division of planning and development. “What is ridesharing?” Department of regional services /17/07

9. Bibliography (continued)
. “Memphis,TN Carpools”
< 12/17/07
“Ridesharing” Regional Transportation Authority. <

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