http://www.ashlandcarshare.org Consume Less. Share More. Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:33:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ASHLAND CARSHARE and Rogue Valley Transportation District are hosting a Member Drive on Sunday, December 14, from 2:00-5:00 pm at the Ashland Community Center (73 Winburn Way), to celebrate their new service and introduce their first vehicle. Come see their snazzy new Toyota Prius (it’s red!) that initiates their ... http://www.ashlandcarshare.org/2008/12/member-drive-and-celebration-set-for-sunday-dec-14th/ The good news just keeps on flowing. After weeks of struggling to find a local leasing option for our brand new Toyota Prius, we are pleased to announce that City CarShare of San Francisco has generously offered to guarantee our vehicle leases in these early stages. Rick Hutchinson, ... http://www.ashlandcarshare.org/2008/12/city-carshare-partners-with-acs/ Great news! Ashland CarShare's first vehicle has a home! Safeway has agreed to donate one of their parking spaces directly adjacent to the RVTD bus shelter for ACS's first car. We are thrilled with the location. Although it will not be within walking distance for all ... http://www.ashlandcarshare.org/2008/11/safeway-donates-parking-space/ Thank you to all of our generous donors. We successfully raised over $900 in our IRS Filing Fee Fund Drive. The response was overwhelming and the application was filed on time. We now patiently await confirmation of our non-profit stauts!! http://www.ashlandcarshare.org/2008/11/we-did-it/ Hello Friends and Ashland CarShare Supporters,   Many of you have already heard the fantastic news about our recent grant award from the Oregon Department of Transportation.  This is excellent timing for the organization as we line things up to launch our first shared vehicle in Ashland in just a few short ... http://www.ashlandcarshare.org/2008/10/acs-needs-your-supportby-friday/ We just received word yesterday afternoon that we have been awarded $20,000 from the Oregon Department of Transportation!!!!  This is excellent timing for us and we are thrilled to finally be moving forward.  Those interested in becoming members should plan to attend our next meeting on Wednesday, November 5 at 5:30pm at the Ashland Library. Membership ... http://www.ashlandcarshare.org/2008/10/start-up-funds-awarded-to-acs/ This is probably the most common question I get from folks.  Makes sense, really.  Changing your transportation habits is a big deal and people want to know the facts before they even consider letting go of their wheels. Because we don't have specific numbers for Ashland CarShare just yet, I thought it ... http://www.ashlandcarshare.org/2008/10/how-much-does-it-cost/ Dave Brook has a great blog devoted to keeping us all current on carsharing news around the world.  If you haven't had a chance to check it out, be sure to take a look.  Last week he posted current North American stats: "As of July 2008, 19 U.S. carsharing programs claimed ... http://www.ashlandcarshare.org/2008/10/north-american-carshare-stats/ Carsharing is just one of many ways of living more sustainably.  In case you weren't already aware, the county is offering a new opportunity to keep even more garbage out of our landfills! Jackson County Plastic Round-up Save your plastic for recycling; many types accepted!   Fri & Sat, November 14-15 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 ... http://www.ashlandcarshare.org/2008/10/county-offers-plastic-recylcing-round-up/ Today is International Car Free Day!  Established officially in Europe in 1999, September 22nd is a day for showing the world that we can change our car-centered habits.  If you're a regular car user, think about parking it for the day.  If you already use alternative forms of transportation congratulations!  ... http://www.ashlandcarshare.org/2008/09/happy-car-free-day/