Mission

CarShare Vermont’s mission is to provide an affordable, convenient, and reliable alternative to private car ownership that enhances the environmental, economic, and social wellbeing of our region and planet.

Vision

Our vision is a region in which individuals, businesses, and other organizations meet their transportation needs while owning fewer vehicles, and as a result improve the environment, enhance community health, and save money. We envision a community in which:

• Residents do not need to own their own car(s) for everyday life;
• Employees of downtown businesses do not need to drive to work because they can use shared vehicles for work-related travel;
• Land and real estate are devoted to proactive uses such as housing, business space, and community green space rather than parking;
• The affiliates of its university and colleges do not need to bring personal vehicles to campuses;
• Housing is more affordable because less real estate is devoted to parking;
• There is a truly multimodal transportation system and the supply of numerous alternatives provides seamless mobility and access;
• The health of the environment—and air quality in particular—is improved by significantly reduced car use and the appropriate application of low-emission vehicle technology;
• Residents are healthier from walking and biking more; and
• The local economy benefits from supporting affordable car-sharing.