Travel Responsibly - Without a Car

Reduce Your Environmental Impact

Save Energy - Save Money - Arrive Relaxed

If you use public transportation for commuting to work, shopping and other local errands, you are already familiar with the benefits it provides. Amtrak, Via Rail, Greyhound and a number of smaller carriers operate extensive networks of intercity trains and buses making long distance trips by public transportation possible with all of the same benefits. Connecting local services add thousands of destinations to the possibilities.

Most cities in North America maintain extensive local public transportation systems, making city vacations without a car effortless. Congested city streets with limited or expensive parking make it a logical option. That doesn't mean you need to drive when visiting rural or non-urban areas. Public transportation is available in many of these areas as well. Tours are frequently an option when visiting destinations not directly served by public transportation or if you prefer the expertise of an experienced guide.

In recent years, the need for environmentally sound transportation has become obvious: transportation that uses less fossil fuel, that emits less toxic gases and transportation that helps eliminate the need for more or larger roads. We are becoming painfully aware of our contribution to environmental problems when traveling by private automobile, one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Traveling via public transportation is one of the most effective ways to reduce environmental impact.

Public transportation use by travelers is one of the most effective actions one can take to reduce environmental impacts as well as reducing the use of increasingly scarce fuel resources.

The economic crisis and the resulting fluctuations in fuel costs currently being experienced are convincing ever more people to consider public transportation as a viable option for at least a portion of their travels. In the last few years, public transportation ridership has increased to levels not seen in years and more than half of public transportation issues on the ballot have been approved by voters. As this demand continues to increase, additional service, both of frequency and areas served, will most likely be forthcoming to accommodate the demand.

Finding answers to these questions can sometimes be difficult, but not impossible. The goal of this website is to provide the information and resources necessary to plan a trip using public transportation as an alternative to driving.

Use the links to the left to help find public transportation services, service providers, tour operators, biking and walking resources, car share and rental information, timetables, maps and other pertinent information. These links are helpful whether using public transportation for your entire trip or flying longer distances and then using public transportation locally. They are also helpful when combining public transportation with tours, bicycling, walking and other forms of car-free travel.

Future plans are for more detailed information for specific destination categories such as national parks, ski resorts, beaches, state parks, major cities and other popular destinations. Current information will also be updated as new information is discovered and new services introduced.

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