Friday, September 21, 2012

Try a different way to travel.

MORPC Encourages All Residents to Participate

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) is challenging residents throughout central Ohio to be car free in recognition of Central Ohio Car Free Day on Friday, September 21st. Car Free Day is being used to enlighten central Ohioans on both the environmental and money saving benefits of alternative transportation methods such as: transit, bicycling, walking, and carpooling.

Central Ohio Car Free Day was inspired by World Car Free Day, which is an international event held every September that encourages people to give alternative transportation a try. Commuters can try transit by riding a COTA bus, get exercise by walking or bicycling, or carpool with friends and coworkers. RideSolutions is a free service of MORPC that helps commuters form carpools and can assist interested residents in forming car pools for Car Free Day. Visit here for more information.