The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board
has designated Saturday September 22 as this year’s Car Free Day. The annual event is organized and promoted by
the Council of Governments’ Commuter Connections program to encourage people to
use alternative methods of transportation, such as walking, biking, public
transportation, or going “car lite” by carpooling.
Car Free Day benefits the region through improved air
quality, reduced traffic congestion and parking demands, and conservation of
energy.
Pledge to be “car free” or “car lite” by signing up at the Council of
Governments’ website. Learn about
carpooling options at MCDOT's
Commuter Services’ website or call 240-773-TRIPS (8747).
