A vehicle symbolizes freedom. It allows you to get up and go whenever you want — until you factor in the cost of gas, car payments, maintenance, insurance and parking.
Finding other options to getting around can help you save money and make a more positive impact on the environment.
Over the years, there’s been a growing desire among young people to adopt a sustainable lifestyle. Embracing multimodal transportation can bring you one step closer to this goal.
What Is a Multimodal Lifestyle?
Multimodalism means having access to several modes or methods to achieve something. A multimodal lifestyle is choosing where you want to go and how you’re going to get there. This is a concept more young people are embracing for many reasons.
The most basic reason is young people like having the freedom to choose what they want. And they want their choices to make a difference regarding the environment in their cities, even when it’s as simple as how to get from point A to point B.
More young people than ever are migrating to the cities, where public transportation is typically easier to find. But what are the advantages of multimodal transport, and how is it making a difference?
Mitigate Congestion
City roads are usually more congested because more people live there or travel there for work. And with so many personal vehicles on the road, traffic is only increasing. A multimodal lifestyle can alleviate congestion and reduce the number of car accidents busy roads can cause.
One solution is carpooling if you live close to a colleague or friend going to the same location as you. Riding the bus or subway are alternative methods that get even more cars off the road and move more people at once.
Environmental Impact
A multimodal lifestyle also has a huge positive impact on the environment. Fewer cars on the road means less air pollution and toxic fumes that are harmful to both the planet and your health. Helping the planet is one of the biggest ways that young people who care can make a difference.
Car sharing with Zipcar is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and help decrease the number of personally owned cars on the road.
Saving Money and Space
Owning a vehicle comes with a hefty price tag, such as high gas prices and monthly payments. When you’re also dealing with inflation and student loan payments, the fewer expenses you must worry about, the more money you’ll be able to save for purchases you want. Plus, Zipcar can always help if you have a drive planned with heavy luggage you don’t want to lug around on public transportation.
Vehicles also take up a lot of space. So much land is being swallowed by massive parking lots that could be used for housing, businesses, or recreational areas. By reducing parking needs, your community can flourish and offer its residents a better quality of life.
Zipcar can help you embrace a multimodal lifestyle by providing quick transportation whenever you need it and reducing the need for a personal vehicle. All you have to do is download the app.
This article was originally published by Zipcar.
