Project Name
Work Carpools (Manor Park)
Objective
Create an online carpooling network to reduce traffic and carbon footprint for Manor Park commuters.
Location
Manor Park neighbourhood, Ottawa, ON
Timeline
2020-10-01 to ongoing
Contact Information
info@ecocityottawa.ca
obec-evbo.ca
Organization
Ottawa Biosphere Eco-City (OBEC)
Themes
Status
Under considerationTools used
Overview
1. Problem
Many Manor Park residents drive to work alone, adding to traffic and carbon emissions.
2. Action
Create an online network and/or application where people driving to/from work can offer or request rides with neighbours going the same direction; work with Business Improvement Areas to secure shared parking space where possible.
3. Outcome
Fewer single-occupant commutes, reduced traffic, and a lower collective carbon footprint for the neighbourhood.
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