It is our pleasure to present a new series of blog posts solely dedicated to highlighting how we can reduce our use of the automobile, and substituting those uses for other alternative forms of transportation. 

BFOCr’s aren’t bicycle centric, but many merely recognize that there are several different types of trips that average Americans take everyday, and we happily choose to find ways to fit it’s uses into our everyday lives.  This series will highlight many ways we can live One Car-No Car through our own members points of view.

What does One Car-No Car mean?  Simply put, it means you either own one car or don’t own a car at all.  However, there is much more meaning behind being One Car-No Car.  It’s taking a hard look at your lifestyle and how you use the automobile.  Then deciding how you can substitute those uses for other alternative means of transportation.

We’re starting this series to mark the World Car Free Day on September 22, 2010.  Consider your trip tomorrow:  Can I use my bicycle to get to work instead of conveniently getting in the car?  I will have to get up a little earlier, plan my route beforehand, and consider my clothing options, but these things couldn’t be too hard to figure out…..Or, I could go about my normal routine in my car, sealed up from the natural environment and miss out on the new discoveries I may encounter.

What are you going to do? Make excuses and do nothing or challenge yourself to consider the alternatives?