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What is Walk Ride Share Philadelphia?

Still own a car? Using a company car or private car during business hours? Take PhillyCarShare’s “Walk Ride Share” challenge, to put it in “park”, reduce your carbon footprint, and have your shot at Philly fame.

During the entire month of May, PhillyCarShare is challenging local residents and businesses to give up their car keys – and to rely on walking, biking, transit, and PhillyCarShare.

To help them along, we provided every participant with a special Mobility Package, which will include free PhillyCarShare driving, a SEPTA pass, discounted Amtrak fares, a free bicycle safety check and discounted tune-ups, a chance to win a new Fuji bike, and even a free pair of running shoes with a personal fitting. These participants will be journaling their experiences weekly on the Walk Ride Share website for all of Philadelphia to follow.

The goal is simple: to show all Philadelphia residents just how easy it is to get around the city without owning a car. Along the way, they will also experience the convenience and ease of using alternative forms of transportation in Philadelphia, personally define the economical savings that can result from using alternative forms of transportation versus relying on personal car ownership, greatly reduce the region’s carbon footprint, and play their part in reducing congestion in the city.