NYC DOT Begins Major Expansion of OnStreet Carshare after Successful Pilot

New York: New York City Department of Transportation

Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez on Tuesday, February 7 announced the expansion of its citywide curbside carshare program to increase access to convenient carshare, after a successful 5-year pilot has proven to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and personal car ownership. Over the next two weeks, DOT will install new signage to demarcate the first 80 new, dedicated curbside parking spaces for carshare service across Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, with an explicit focus on equitable access.

DOT’s ambitious program goal for 2023 is to supplement the current 230 on-street parking spaces with several hundred more, working with the three carshare companies – Zipcar, Getaround, and Truqit – to deploy their shared vehicles at new locations.

“We now have the proof that convenient access to carshare frees New Yorkers from the burden of car ownership – while helping to fight climate change. Soon more New Yorkers will have access to a vehicle when required – no need to sign

Commissioner Rodriguez. “With thanks to the Mayor for his support, we are excited to build on the successes of our pilot, cutting down greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled, while supporting efficient use of space at the curb. We encourage New Yorkers to give this great program a try!”

“Getaround and the New York City DOT have a mutual goal of reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and providing equitable transportation options for community members. Our participation in the carshare program will provide instant access to on-demand and affordable cars that will serve as a complement to other transportation modes in the city,” said Sy Fahimi, COO of Getaround. “We look forward to expanding access to shared mobility, as Getaround continues its mission to empower people to carshare everywhere.”

"Truqit is proud to join forces with New York City in building a better future for all its residents. Our goal is to give New Yorkers access to convenient and sustainable transportation options, without the hassles of car ownership,” said Sohail with the city, Truqit, now headquartered and operating in NYC, is poised to bring about a brighter, greener future for all.”

“We are grateful to work with the New York City Department of Transportation and the communities it serves to provide more New Yorkers with access to Zipcar’s professionally maintained fleet of shared vehicles,” said Angelo Adams, Head of Zipcar. “From our pilot data and more than two decades of serving New York City, we know there is a genuine need to provide more on-demand access to vehicles, given the high cost and hassle of owning one in the city. Together with the NYC DOT, Zipcar is dedicated to decreasing congestion and carbon

Yorkers, including with more hybrid and electric vehicles

Carsharing is a service that gives members access to an automobile for shortterm use – usually by the hour, or day –at a cost that includes maintenance. With cars parked in publicly accessible neighborhood locations across the city, members can reserve vehicles entirely via smartphone, and then just walk up to a car and drive away, returning later to the same reserved spot.

DOT is conducting extensive outreach, taking feedback from community boards and making adjustments where applicable. Once all sites are installed, an up-todate map of locations will be available

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