Since there is going to be a car-lite, car-less discussion tonight at the Ann Arbor District Library, I thought I’d take this chance to highlight some of the Curb Your Car Month Ambassadors.
Here are some Ambassadors that are clearly living car-less and car-lite, as indicated by their reasons for being an Ambassador:
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Jeff Gaynor
AAPS-Clague Middle School
Bike and Bus Ambassador
Why do you want to be an Ambassador? I have gone happily carless for 2 months, and plan to continue. I bus or bike to work - 11 mi round trip. (I did not buy my first car until 15 years ago - when I was 42 years old, and had children to drive).
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Michael Rice
U of M - Kresge Business Administration Library
Bus Ambassador
Why do you want to be an Ambassador? I have been a full-time U-M employee for just over ten years now and do not own a car. I enjoy walking to work, but the bus becomes *invaluable* in the winter and when the weather is inclement… I don’t know what I would do without it! — I am very fortunate that U-M and the AATA have an arrangement that allows me to commute to work and I use it quite often; I am therefore, very grateful to both of them and hope that this would be one way to show it. Thanks!
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Astrid Larsen
US EPA on Plymouth
Bus Ambassador
Why do you want to be an Ambassador? I finally started riding the bus to/from work this past February after living in Ann Arbor for 3.5 years. And it’s been GREAT! I can’t imagaine driving my car to work anymore. There’s a bus stop near my house and a bus stop very near the office. My commute couldn’t be anymore convenient. I’m encouraging my office “cube-neighbors” to give bus commuting a try during Curb Your Car month. Maybe wearing a T-shirt and posting signs outside my cube will inspire other’s to give AATA a try.
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Jason Voss
Zingerman’s Mail Order
Bike Ambassador
Why do you want to be an Ambassador? I love riding my bike to work and hope to completely curb my car for the whole month of May, commuting entirely by bike. I would like to share my passion by encouraging others to use alternative commutes.
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Jackie Bendsen
Ann Arbor YMCA
Bus and Walk Ambassador
Why do you want to be an Ambassador? Since moving to Michigan, I’ve committed to riding the bus and/or walking as much as possible. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know the bus system and am so grateful that I’m able to ride the bus to and from work almost every day. Busing, carpooling, biking, and walking are terrific ways that everyone can make a positive impact in the communitiy and environment. Walking and busing are an important part of my daily committment to living a more enviornmentally, socially, economically sustainable life. This is a terrific way to introduce others to the benefts of making changes that will have a profoundly positive affect on their community, and in their individual lives as well.
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Jennifer Zimmer
UM - Ross School of Business - Kresge Library
Bike Ambassador
Why do you want to be an Ambassador? Riding my bike to work is the best part of my day. When I get to work I have a smile on my face because I just got some fabulous exercise and didn’t have to drive my car. I want to share this feeling and experience with others and help them realize that they CAN commute by bike to work, especially here in Ann Arbor, and that getting to work can actually be fun and good for you at the same time!
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