The challenge of the American automobile has had citizens, planners, and environmentalists stumped for decades. How will it ever be possible to get Americans to give up their love affair with cars? One of the most effective solutions to date is a project known as car-sharing: a network of cars and trucks for people to use on a pay-per-use basis. Rather than simply pointing out the negative conse- quences of automobile dependency and associated sprawl, car-sharing offers a practical, tangible way to improve the environment, promote social equity and build local capacity. This guide is for anyone who wants a.
