Kenny, Art, Brendan, Tyler, and I (Gabe) bought a van together, and we carpool to work every day. Two people started driving together, but the initiative grew naturally. It was easy because we all work together and live nearby, and we were also interested in saving money and time. After a few years, we...
Category: Low Carbon Transportation
When traffic is backed up, I’m taking a nice little 15-30 minute nap
I love commuting by public transit. 40 years later and I’m still using it. Public transportation has served me well. I don’t have any of the parking hassles. When I had a car it cost me $300 per month to park it. So I’m saving money, too, especially with my employee commute benefits. But...
Getting exercise and avoiding traffic!
I get to bike to work and meet some new friends on the SMART train when I use it as part of the commute. This has also allowed me to get to know some fellow employees better when we share a ride on the train. The best part is I get some exercise and...
My EV fits my dog and the volleyball team!
With ‘Dog Mode,’ I can bring Indigo with me around town and know that she’ll be nice and cool in the car. When I’m not running errands with my dog, I’m driving my daughters’ club volleyball carpools around Northern California. This spring, I drove the teams over 2500 electric miles, greatly decreasing my fossil...
Climate Role Model: Chloe Caviness (EV)
No trips to the gas station, ever again! I’m saving $650 per year with my new e-Golf! I was paying $350 a month in gas and maintenance on my minivan but my new lease is less $300 per month. I can charge for free at work at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in...