Carlink - A Smart Carsharing System Field Test Report
Linda Novick,
John Wright,
David Dick and
Susan Shaheen Additional contact information Linda Novick: University of California, Davis
John Wright: PATH
David Dick: none
Susan Shaheen: University of California, Berkeley
Abstract:
Most trips in U.S. metropolitan regions are driven alone, which is costly to individuals and society and leads to congestion and air pollution. A shared-use system aims to reduce traffic by reducing the number of cars needed by households and encouraging commuters to walk, bike, and use transit, at least for part of their trips. For commuters especially, shared-use vehicles could offer a low-cost, low-hassle alternative to private vehicles. Furthermore, carsharing should help air quality by incorporating low-emission vehicles into shared-use fleets.