A Testimony to a Car-Free Lifestyle

How to be mobile in Chicago without owning a car.

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October 20, 2005, 10:00 AM PDT

While a car may be a necessity for some, for residents of many urban centers like Chicago that have good transit, owning a car is a hassle and, increasingly, given rising gas prices, a huge expense. With good land use and transportation planning that gives residents easy access to nearby goods and services and rich alternative transportation options, cars need not be pre-requisite for mobility. Today "...it's easier than ever to not just survive but thrive in the Windy City without wheels."

Thanks to Kara Heffernan

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Wednesday, October 19, 2005 in Chicago Sun Times

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