Pledging is Open for the 5th Annual Car Free Day LI!

Once again, Long Island will be joining over 1500 cities in 40 countries around the world in celebrating Car Free Day on Friday, September 22, 2017, when people are encouraged to get around without cars and instead ride a train, bus, walk, bicycle, carpool, or just drive less.

Join in this worldwide movement to celebrate sustainable transportation on Car Free Day.
In 2016, 4,111 Long Islanders pledged to be car free or car-lite, resulting in the avoidance of 84,000 miles of driving and 42 tons of CO2 emissions!

What is Car Free Day?

Car Free Day is an international event celebrated every September in which people are encouraged to get around without cars and instead ride a train, bus, bicycle, carpool, subway or walk. This year, Long Island will once again join in by celebrating its 5th Annual Car Free Day on Friday, September 22, 2017.

Car Free Day gives us the opportunity to consider the negative impact of single occupancy vehicles. Using cars less by using alternative modes such as transit, carpooling, bicycles, walking and telecommuting helps reduce traffic, conserve energy, reduce harmful emissions, reduce parking problems and save money!

To participate in this event, all you have to do is pledge to be car free or car-lite on September 22, 2017 by filling out the pledge form. It’s that simple! Once you pledge you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win great prizes! Already car free? That’s great and since you’re doing the right thing, you will also get the same chance to win prizes when you fill out the pledge form.

Last year, Car Fee Day was celebrated in over 2400 cities in 40 countries around the world. It’s celebrated in different ways but with the common goal of taking cars off the road. The benefit to society is a day with less traffic congestion, a greener environment and reduced energy use.

Help us make the 5th annual Car Free Day LI a great success – pledge today!

Join us for the Car Free Day Long Island Rally!
Farmingdale State College, Campus Center
Wednesday, September 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Learn about the impact of single occupancy vehicles on our environment, health and economy and about more sustainable transportation choices.