Our goals are based on reduction in single occupancy vehicles (SOV), an increase in the use of alternative mobility modes and an increase in personal wealth and access to vital services in disadvantaged communities. We measure these impacts through:
- Data from our carshare vehicle use
- External national studies
- Direct member surveys
We translate our data to quantified carbon and other impacts based on the fact that on an annual basis, every round-trip station-based carshare vehicle in service results in the following:
- Replaces 9-13 personally owned vehicles
- Reduces an ~ 150,000 vehicle miles travelled (VMT)
- Averts over 8,000 gallons of gasoline from being used (Electric vehicle savings are greater)
- Prevents over 73 tons of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere
- Helps our members drive an average of 44% less and save around $6,500 in car expenses
By multiplying that by ~50 vehicle fleet and over 3,500 Colorado Carshare members you can calculate our overall local community impact. Through a unique combination of partnerships, strategic vehicle locations and affordable rates, we work to connect the mobility dots to complete affordable, sustainable transportation options for all Coloradans, especially those who are otherwise disadvantaged.