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Lobby group is a non-profit, industry effort to expand the availability of, and environmental benefits from, car sharing in Canada.
Transportation Research Board project on how car sharing is doing
Site lists car sharing groups worldwide, and maintains a library of information and links about the phenomenon.
York, England has developed a Transport Strategy for promoting sustainable transport policies in the area. This site outlines the plan and includes specific targets for road use.
Electric powered bicycles adapted with solar panels
Through the FTA, the U.S. government provides financial and technical assistance to local transit systems nationwide.
Scottish Web site dedicated to coaxing drivers to try alternative transportation
Mission is to help create a global network of sustainable transportation systems
"Bicyclists are drivers of vehicles. Every street is a bicycle facility." Advocacy site for cyclist rights and cyclist education.
This site focuses on a monthly television series promoting awareness of issues affecting the safety of people who walk.
An environmental organization based in New York City. Among other actions and activities, TIME'S UP! sponsors a number of free bicycle rides, including "traffic calming" and "critical mass" rides.
Organization promotes the shared use of cars, and hopes to help 1,000 new car sharing clubs start up in the next few years.
