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Oct 31, 2017

Map: The D.C. Neighborhoods Where It Is Easiest To Get By Without A Car

It is much easier to live without a personal vehicle in D.C.’s wealthier neighborhoods.

Mar 09, 2017

Report: D.C. Is The Fourth-Best U.S. City To Live Without A Car

The District comes out behind San Francisco, New York, and Boston.

Jan 21, 2014

Over 37 Percent Of D.C. Households Don’t Have A Car

Out of the 30 largest U.S. cities, Washington is only behind New York, where 56.5 percent of households don’t have cars.

Jun 28, 2013

D.C. Is Third Best City For Car-Free Living, Says Donkey-Riding Captain Obvious

Credit Donkey reports that 13.4 percent of commuters in D.C. use public transportation, making it an ideal city for car-free living.

Sep 17, 2007

District Urges You to Go Car Free Tuesday

Do you have the option of taking public transportation or riding a bike to work, but still choose to drive for personal reasons? The D.C. Council is asking people like you to pledge to give up your car for just one day tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 18, for its first annual Car Free D.C. Day. If you’d like to take the Car Free Pledge, head over to Ward 6 Council member Tommy Wells’ site to sign…

 
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