Albany-based carsharing non-profit to bring two vehicles to the Collar City

TROY, N.Y. (Oct. 30, 2017) — Capital CarShare Inc., an Albany-based non-profit carsharing organization providing affordable and sustainable neighborhood transportation, has announced it will expand operations to Troy — marking the first placement of Capital CarShare vehicles outside of Albany.

Capital CarShare will place two vehicles in Troy — in front of 80 Second Street and 585 River Street — that will be available for reservation. Carshare memberships start at $5 per month for individuals and under $17 per month for businesses.

“We’re excited to bring Capital CarShare to the Collar City,” said Joe Bonilla, president of the board of directors for Capital CarShare. “As we’ve seen in Albany, there is a demand for affordable carshare in Upstate communities and more than any other locality besides Albany, Troy is best suited for our organization to expand and thrive. We’re thrilled to be part of Troy’s momentum, resurgence, and progress. A particular thanks to Mayor Madden, his administration, and Director of Economic Development Steve Strichman for their partnership in making this possible.”

“We’re excited to bring our neighborhood cars across the river to residents and businesses in Troy. The addition of the amenity of shared vehicles on the streets of Troy shows the City’s commitment to making Troy a great place to live and work,” said Melanie Beam, executive director of Capital CarShare.

“With mass transit, bike-sharing, ride-hailing, and now vehicle-sharing, Troy continues to embrace new modes of alternative transportation for all users,” said Troy Mayor Patrick Madden. “Troy’s unique local economy and small business ecosystem is what makes our city such a special place, and the expansion of Capital CarShare to the Collar City will offer new opportunities for our diverse workforce and residents to support and attract additional growth & success in our community.”

“As our local economy evolves and expands the demands of our workforce also changes creating even greater economic opportunities. I want to thank Capital CarShare for bringing this service to the City of Troy and am hopeful that their anticipated success will create even greater investment in our communities,” stated Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino.

“The expansion of Capital CarShare across the river to Troy and Rensselaer County is welcome news for the many current and soon to be participants in the CarShare community. The sharing community in general is on a dramatic rise and it only makes sense that as the City of Troy continues its meteoric rise that CarShare be a part of the transportation alternatives,“ said Assemblymember John T. McDonald III.

“Troy is an incredibly walkable city where one does not need to own a vehicle,” said Katie Hammon, executive director. Downtown Troy Business Improvement District. “However the convenience of a quick trip to the grocery store is something made much easier through Capital CarShare. This intriguing resource fits a broad range of individuals who either cannot afford to, or choose not to own their own vehicle, making city living that much more convenient.”

Capital CarShare has made access to renting a vehicle both easy and affordable since 2014. The non-profit that looks to make transportation both sustainable and affordable has made a significant impact in reducing greenhouse gas emission. They have also supported local neighborhoods by easing parking congestion while working to help save money in transportation. Capital CarShare currently has eight vehicles in its fleet. All vehicles include insurance and gas.

To learn more about Capital CarShare, visit capitalcarshare.org or call (518) 545–4740.

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