What's an "Undriver"?

Contributed by next door neighbor, Richard Morris:

" As you know, I ride the metro over to Overlake Transit Center. But I am always amazed at the huge number of cars, passing by the bus stop in front of Jr High. Many have Microsoft parking stickers hanging from the driver's rear-view mirror. The ridership on the Metro 221 route is actually fairly low. So your blog could raise awareness about taking the bus from Ed Hill over to Overlake Transit Center. It is easy because Microsoft provides a FLEX PASS." -- Richard Morris

Undriver Licenses are issued to people who make a pledge to reduce their car use in the coming month. Undrivers get their own personalized license made on the spot, and also 2 free bus tickets courtesy of King County METRO, 2 Sound Transit tickets, and a 2-for-1 Amtrak Cascades coupon. $5 is a suggested donation.

Everyone can be an Undriver – it doesn’t mean giving up your car entirely (though some people might end up doing that!) And if you’ve ever walked, bused, or biked instead of driving, you are already an Undriver.

Every mile of "undriving" is one pound of CO2 that is not going into the atmosphere. Other benefits are: reduced stress, saving money, better health and fitness, more community connections, even more time!

To register contact: julia@sustainableballard.org or visit the Undriver site. Cascade Bicycle Club supports Undrivers with route-finding and bicycle safety information.
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"Maybe you could engage your Presbyterian Church members? At my church, Unity of Bellevue, we hosted Julia Field, director of Undriving. Now I am attempting to network with Microsoft Facilities. Microsoft is piloting a Sustainability Floor Captain program in Bldg 16. The aim is to reduce energy use and water consumption in the office building."

-- Richard Morris, Education Hill neighbor