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Community CarShare Launch at the Sunnyside Campus July 3, 2013

 Kitchener, ON – Since 1998, Community CarShare has brought affordable transportation options to our community. Now a budding partnership with Waterloo Region Housing (WRH) is resulting in an official CarShare unveiling by Regional Chair Ken Seiling and Regional Councillor Sean Strickland, Chair of Community Services Committee. The initiative will provide an additional transportation opportunity for the Stanley Park community, WRH tenants at 233, 239, and 245 Franklin St. N. and the employees of Sunnyside Seniors’ Services.

“It’s a place where the community has a need, and we see enough potential demand. Our intention is to have this cooperative CarShare service available for tenants, to assist those with difficulties in car ownership with more affordable car access,” says Deb Schlichter, Director of Housing at Region of Waterloo.  

Under a 12-month pilot project, the arrangement provides Sunnyside tenants and the broader the Stanley Park neighbourhood with access to the service. CarShare is financially cost-effective for its users, and an environmentally-friendly alternative to car ownership, reducing the number of vehicles on the road.

A co-operative organization, Community CarShare has a fleet of 35 vehicles across Kitchener, Waterloo, Elmira, Hamilton, and Guelph, and serves more than 850 members. Members can reserve vehicles located across the service areas at self-serve stations, on a pay-per-use basis.      

By choosing to support the program, the Region is also playing an important role in environmental stewardship.     

"Working closely with Waterloo Region Housing and the Stanley Park neighbourhood is very exciting for Community CarShare," said Jason Hammond, president of the non-profit co-op, "This project will provide an affordable and sustainable transportation service directly to tenants and their neighbours."

Event details:

Community CarShare Launch at Sunnyside Home
Date:
Wednesday July 3, 2013
Time: 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Location: Sunnyside Campus, 233 Franklin Street N. (parking lot)

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For more information please contact: Deb Schlichter DSchlichter@regionofwaterloo.ca or 519-575-4521