In Honor of Globally Recognized "Car-Free Day," Zipcar Releases New Data about the Impact of Car Sharing on Traffic and Parking Competition in Washington, D.C.
- Car sharers in Washington D.C. significantly contribute to reducing congestion on the city's streets.
- 79% of Washington D.C. Zipcar members do not own a vehicle.
- If Zipcar were to leave Washington, D.C., members would purchase an estimated 12,000 vehicles.
- Each Zipcar is estimated to replace up to 13 personally owned vehicles in Washington, D.C.
- Zipcar enables over 1.6 million square feet of free space in Washington, D.C.
- Car-sharing Washingtonians save $6,600 annually on transportation compared to the national average.
- 48% of Zipcar members in Washington D.C. identify as BIPOC.
- 78% of Zipcar members in Washington D.C. live in multi-family housing.
- 67% of low-income residents reported improved quality of life because of access to Zipcar.
- Washingtonian Zipcar members embrace environmentally friendly transportation options more than the average resident.
- Zipcar's new North American Transportation Survey does not provide specific data on the impact of car-sharing on carbon emissions.
- The press release does not mention the financial performance or growth of Zipcar.
- There is no information on Zipcar's market share or competition in Washington D.C.
- The press release does not provide data on the number of Zipcar members in Washington D.C.
Car-sharing Washingtonians spend half as much on transportation than car-owning counterparts and free city spatial equivalent of 70 Lincoln Memorials
"As the cost of car ownership rises and parking becomes increasingly competitive in neighborhoods, Washingtonians are looking to car sharing as a cost-effective and convenient way to drive a car when they need one," said Angelo Adams, head of Zipcar. "A little-known byproduct of car sharing is that it eliminates personally owned vehicles from city streets, which reduces congestion, carbon emissions and competition for parking on the curb. Who wants the hassle of car payments and to circle the block in DuPont Circle? No one!"
The Impact of Car Sharing in
Founded in 2000, Zipcar is driven by a mission: to enable simple and responsible urban living by reducing personal car ownership. For over twenty years, Zipcar has supported D.C.'s diverse communities, city livability, and the global environment with socially responsible, sustainable transportation. According to Zipcar's new North American Transportation Survey, car-sharing Washingtonians take the suitable transportation mode (walking, biking, transit, car sharing) for the right trip, saving money and supporting sustainable urban living at a higher rate than the average resident. Of note:
- Car sharers ditch personal vehicles and eliminate congestion on DC streets.
Washington, D.C. , has the twentieth most congested streets worldwide, according to INRIX. Those who share cars are not to blame for this unwanted title:79% ofWashington D.C. Zipcar members do not own a vehicle, and50% postponed buying a vehicle due to Zipcar. If Zipcar were to leaveWashington, D.C. , members would purchase an estimated 12,000 vehicles or enough vehicles to line the roads from downtown toFrederick, MD . Washington D.C. Shared Fleet Frees Space Equivalent to Seventy Lincoln Memorials and more! Each Zipcar is estimated to replace up to 13 personally owned vehicles inWashington, D.C. With over 500 vehicles, including eco-friendly hybrids and electric vehicles, Zipcar enables over 1.6 million square feet of free space or the spatial equivalent of 49 miles of protected bike lanes, nineteen National Cathedrals, and two and a half Libraries of Congress!
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- Car-sharing Washingtonians save
annually on transportation. According to AAA, the annual cost of new car ownership totals a record high of over$6,600 .$10,000 Washington D.C. Zipcar members spend far less annually on total transportation costs than the national average: a Zipcar member's annual household transportation cost totals approximately , netting a$2,700 64% savings that can be used for housing, childcare or leisure, etc. - Car Sharing is for all Washingtonians. Of its
Washington D.C. membership base,48% identify as BIPOC,78% live in multi-family housing, and more than one-third have a household income lower than the national median income of . Sixty-seven percent of low-income residents reported improved quality of life because of access to Zipcar.$67,500 Washington D.C. car sharers embrace the "car-free" lifestyle. Washingtonian Zipcar members report walking, riding bikes, taking mass transit and driving Zipcars only when truly needed, embracing environmentally friendly transportation options more than the average resident: approximately 200 walking trips annually, 28 biking trips annually (more than twice the average resident); and 140 transit trips annually (44% more than the average resident).
Zipcar provides 24/7 on-demand, self-service access to vehicles by the hour, day or week in convenient urban, college or business locations with gas or electric charging, insurance options, maintenance and dedicated parking included, making it a more cost-effective and sustainable option than personal car ownership. Standard memberships are
About the Zipcar North American Transportation Survey
Zipcar-specific data was collected as part of Zipcar's North American Transportation Survey, a sample size of approximately 6,800 respondents in
About Zipcar
Zipcar is the world's leading car-sharing network, driven by a mission to enable simple and responsible urban living. With its wide variety of self-service vehicles available by the hour, day or week, Zipcar operates in urban areas and university campuses in hundreds of cities, towns, and universities. Zipcar is a subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: CAR), a leading global transportation solutions provider. More information is available at www.zipcar.com.
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