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Extending the Challenge

Submitted by adarmendariz on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 22:30

I really enjoyed participating in the Car-Free Challenge, and really needed it!  I have been contemplating, for two years now, getting rid of my car (my family's second), and the challenge gav

Final mode, final reflections

Submitted by Shannon T on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 18:53
Riding "Angels Flight" in downtown LA

Last night, my friend and fellow Car-Free Challenger Andrea Tyler took me for a ride on the Angels Fligh

Biking the Bridges

Submitted by Ann Cheng on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 17:40

This past Sunday Wiley, my husband, and I rode the first "Bike the Bridges" event organized by El Cerrito's Police Department as a fundraiser for the Special Olympics.

Day 7: Meeting CCTA’s new head, Randy Iwasaki

Submitted by Seashore Hobson... on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 22:41

Monday evening, as the Car-Free Challenge came to a close, I trekked out to Walnut Creek to a reception for

Birthday Meals on Wheels

Submitted by sethg on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 21:15
Berkeley Gather, La Note, bike friendly

Rather than venture off on a 100-mile round trip drive to soak in some of her favorite wilderness on Mt. Tam, Lisa joined the Car-Free Challenge for her birthday and pumped pedals not gas.

A full minivan beats an empty bus

Submitted by Gus Yates on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 21:02

The only car trip lined up this week was to shuttle a bunch of 5th graders from Berkeley to a pool party in the Orinda hills (not accessible by walk/bike from BART).

Car-Lite in San Diego

Submitted by Ann Cheng on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 14:20

Thursday and Friday,  June 2-3

The last day was the best

Submitted by joanmed10 on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 13:26

After driving twice my week's goal on the first day, I was concerned that I was not going to be able to use public transportation on the last day. But then I had a thought!

I blew past . . .

Submitted by JennWebber on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 13:22

my mileage goal!  I got a call for a work project and had to travel to San Jose, and those car miles added up quickly.

From Berkeley to Napa by Bicycle, A Skate Marathon, and a Fall From Car-Free Grace

Submitted by johnhamiltonnyc on Tue, 06/08/2010 - 00:01
Hanging out in Napa after the Inline Marathon

The mission: Get to the Napa Valley Inline Skate Marathon in Yountville without using a car

How I divorced my car

Submitted by andrea.broaddus on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 23:39

It was very difficult for me to let go of my car. I grew up in a suburb of Washington, DC where we had two cars parked in the driveway which were essential to get anywhere interesting.

Day 7 – Car-free is not for everyone

Submitted by ffavila on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 22:53

My totals are in: 7 miles walking, 33 miles driving and 551 miles of public transit use for the week.

Do not comandeer my velo, please

Submitted by andrea.broaddus on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 22:38

I commute by bike to the UC campus every day, about 3 miles round trip.

Clubbing

Submitted by psa1966 on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 22:33

Went dancing in SF Saturday night.

Day 6: Car-Free umpire

Submitted by Seashore Hobson... on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 22:30

Sunday had us back at Montera Middle School for yet another Little League baseball game. This time, Jeff was umpiring.

Unexpected discoveries

Submitted by andrea_o on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 22:25
nibble nibble

Time got away from me this year, and I didn't get to blog near as much as I had intended.

Day 5: Baseball in Montclair = lotsa carpooling

Submitted by Seashore Hobson... on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 22:20
Nathan hits a pitch for NOLL Giants of the Peanuts division

Saturday was our hardest day. We had to get to two baseball games in the Oakland hills (7-9 miles from our house).

Trusty Steeds (2)

Submitted by andrea_o on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 22:16
bike rack or hitching post?

Another shot of the awesome bike racks.

Trusty steeds at the Dunsmir Estate

Submitted by andrea_o on Mon, 06/07/2010 - 22:13
bike rack or hitching post?

I headed over to the Dunsmir Estate on Saturday (via AC Transit #57) for Greenbelt Alliance's Bluegrass festival. It was a great day -- lots of sun and music with picnics and frisbee on the lawn.

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