| When: |
Thursday, Jun. 5, 2008
11:45 a.m. - Reception and Refreshments
12:15 p.m. - Luncheon |
| Speaker: |
Clayton Lane, AICP, Deputy Executive Director, PhillyCarShare |
| Topic: |
"Car Sharing: A Solution for Major Cities?"
Car sharing is rapidly gaining popularity in U.S. cities, with over 200,000 participants so far, including 50,000 in Philadelphia alone. Members report owning fewer cars, driving less, and riding transit more. Can car sharing noticeably impact our cities? What is the market potential for car sharing in the U.S.? How is car sharing already affecting development, urban livability, and sustainability? Mr. Lane will share how PhillyCarShare has grown from an all-volunteer project in 2002 into the world's largest regional car-sharing organization. He will cover how PhillyCarShare has tapped market forces to derive a social profit; and highlight how City government, SEPTA transit, the Parking Authority, and the regional Planning Commission are making it possible. Mr. Lane will also explore "what's next" and posit the transferability of Philadelphia's experience to New York and other major U.S. cities. |
| Where: |
Giovanni's Atrium, 100 Washington Street (corner of Rector Street)
- From New Jersey, take PATH to WTC; or NJ Transit to Penn Station NY, A, C Subway to Fulton Street, or 1, 9 to Rector Street; or E to WTC; or R, W to Rector Street; or ferry service from Hoboken to WFC.
- From Midtown/East Side 4, 5 Subway to Wall Street.
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| Cost: |
$30 Members/$40 Non-Members/$25 Students
Anyone joining TRF on the day of the meeting will be entitled to the member rate. Checks should be made out to: "TRF - New York Chapter". |
| Luncheon Reservations & Additional Information: |
Paul K. Gessner
Gessner Transportation Consulting LLC
285 Seneca Place
Westfield, NJ 07090-4337
Phone: (908)232-5188
Cell: (908)591-4418
E-mail: pkgessner3@verizon.net |
| Respond By: |
Tuesday, Jun. 3, 2008 |
| Next Meeting: |
Sept. 4, 2008
Speaker to be Determined |
Chapter elections to be held in June — We will be sending out ballots to members for elections to the 2008-2009 Board of Directors of the New York Chapter by e-mail.
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