Suggested Practices and Examples for Implementation:

• Reduce vehicle miles traveled.
  • Plan your outings to consolidate the number of trips in your car. 
• Look for and learn about public transportation services in your community.
  • Do you have public transportation options? County websites are great places to learn about options in your county. 
• Launch a rideshare program in your faith community and coordinate carpool meeting locations and routes for those interested.
• Find people willing to give rides to others who live nearby.

General Information Related to this Strategy:

• Drawdown Solutions: Transportation
• Care More, Car Less, from Earth Ministry

Available Resources in Western North Carolina:

• Asheville Transit Coalition
• Asheville on Bikes
• Apple Country Public Transit (Henderson County) 
• Watauga County Public Transportation
• Cleveland County Transportation

Local Faith Communities Currently Utilizing this Strategy:

• High Country United Church of Christ, Vilas, NC
  • Contact Rev. Tamara Franks: pastor@highcountryucc.org