Comments on: Councilmember starts Car-free Challenge for Albany

By: Margaret Tong

Margaret Tong — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:27:35 +0000

This ‘car free’ plans is commendable, but works well only for those who are physically able to cycle or walk, locally.

Have any of you actually tried to use the local buses? They are dangerous for those of us who are seniors or are disabled.

The last time I was on an AC transit, I had a very uncomfortable experience. Seems you have to be fit and agile to access the seats.

It’s hard to do so, safely, with arthritis and other disabling complications.

By: Jonathan Baty

Jonathan Baty — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:13:15 +0000

This is awesome! Way to go! Keep on inspiring all of us to keep on rollin’

By: Nick Pilch

Nick Pilch — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:14:35 +0000

Go Farid! Thank you for being willing to take this step. It does take some thinking and planning to minimize your car trips, but once you do, the benefits of walking and biking are immediately apparent, as you note – more exercise (and therefore feeling better), seeing the sights, and being more a part of your community. I’m thrilled to see the city administrator signed up for this as well.

I urge the rest of the city councilmembers to join in this challenge. You can set your own goals. And, as Transform says, your participation will “support its work to create world-class public transportation and walkable communities in the Bay Area and beyond”. Transform has been working closely with Albany and the schools to administer the Safe Routes to School programs here.

By: Michael Mejia

Michael Mejia — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:10:14 +0000

Bicycles change the nature of errands to something richer.

By: Heather

Heather — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:57:37 +0000

Since I moved to Albany 2 years ago, I have not once driven myself to work in Berkeley. I ride my bike almost everyday (sometimes BART, sometimes Bus). I think more people should do it.