If owning a car is causing more trouble and expense than it's worth, there are often commuting alternatives.
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If owning a car is causing more trouble and expense than it's worth, there are often commuting alternatives.
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Maintaining a car in a city like New York is tough. Zipcar offers the benefits of ownership through short-term car rentals.
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Maintaining a car in a city like New York is tough. Zipcar offers the benefits of ownership through short-term car rentals.
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If you're lucky enough to have a short commute, walking offers health benefits and the chance to multitask.
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If you're lucky enough to have a short commute, walking offers health benefits and the chance to multitask.
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I-GO car-sharing service members reserve vehicles online for as little as 30 minutes or as long as one day, paying $10 or less per hour.
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I-GO car-sharing service members reserve vehicles online for as little as 30 minutes or as long as one day, paying $10 or less per hour.
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A bus commute can offer extra time to socialize or catch up on reading.
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A bus commute can offer extra time to socialize or catch up on reading.
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Bicycle sharing services like <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.capitalbikeshare.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Capital Bikeshare</a> in Washington allow short-term rentals.
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Bicycle sharing services like Capital Bikeshare in Washington allow short-term rentals.
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