The Carsharing price structure makes occasional use of a vehicle affordable, even for low-income households, and provides an incentive to minimize driving and rely on alternative travel options as much as possible. Station cars are rented at transit stations for travel between terminals and local destinations. This supports transit use, particularly in suburban areas where destinations are too dispersed for convenient pedestrian access. Because they are intended for short trips, station cars can employ small, alternative fuel vehicles, such as battery powered electric cars. How it is Implemented Carsharing organizations can be cooperatives or private businesses.
Cooperatives sometimes receive grants to cover start-up and administrative expenses.
Some Carsharing services have been established in multi-family residential cooperatives. Station car services have been established by public transit agencies. Carshare users tend to consolidate errands and rely on alternative modes when possible. Carsharing is most likely to reduce drivers vehicle use when implemented in conjunction with other strategies that reduce residents need to drive, such as Location Efficient Development and Car-Free Housing . Table 2 Travel Impact Summary Objective Rating Comments Reduces total traffic.