Maybe you’ve heard of I-GO Car Sharing. Did you know I-GO^® is an affiliate of CNT? Read all about Chicago’s non-profit car-sharing organization in this profile of I-GO CEO Sharon Feigon in today’s Chicago Tribune. I-GO is a perfect example of what CNT is all about:  identifying ideas that can cut costs and environmental impact, testing those ideas in the real world, and bringing them to scale.

I-GO is more than a convenient, cost-effective, and fun service for people to use. It is also a transformational idea. Car sharing is a key component in retooling our transportation system into one that de-emphasizes auto ownership and instead uses resources efficiently, saves residents money, and decreases the region’s environmental footprint. I-GO sees itself as an extension of the public transit system, helping people cover the last few miles to their destination.

To join I-GO, visit igocars.org. To stay on top of I-GO’s exciting upcoming projects, like its solar-charged electric vehicles and peer-to-peer car sharing pilot, follow I-GO on Facebook and Twitter and sign-up for the I-GO newsletter.

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