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City of Charlotte Car Share Pilot Program
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Committee Chair:
Vi Lyles, Transportation and Planning
Staff Resource(s):
Danny Pleasant, Transportation
Alex Riemondy, Transportation
Time: 10 minutes
Explanation
§ The purpose of the presentation is to brief City Council on a two-year car share pilot program that is ready to launch this summer.
§ Car share provides a new tool to complement Charlotte’s existing suite of transportation options. Car share supports the many implementation strategies of the Transportation Action Plan, recently adopted by City Council.
§ Car share is a self-service vehicle rental program where customers rent vehicles, often by the hour, using an online platform (very similar to B-cycle, the city’s bike share program).
§ Car share services are becoming a common transportation option in many cities across the nation including Austin, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Tampa, and Denver.
§ Staff will share with City Council the highlights of the program and the next steps necessary to implement.
Future Action
For informational purposes only.