With guidance provided by successful peers within the car sharing industry, such as the recently launched Ithaca CarShare, BCS has attracted interest from two state agencies. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) have recognized Buffalo CarShare as a candidate for the Sustainable Transportation Systems program and are looking to fund the project in the near future. Buffalo CarShare is currently sustained as an affiliate of the Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo & WNY. As Buffalo CarShare begins marketing, it hopes to confirm the votes of support from the community, public officials, and of course NYSERDA and the NYSDOT.
Buffalo CarShare continues to move forward towards their late-spring 2009 launch. The startup is expected to host a pre-launch celebration in early spring to kick off its general membership drive. In the meantime, those interested in becoming “Pioneer Members” can visit www.BuffaloCarShare.org. These “pioneers” will help accelerate the launch of BCS and can enjoy added benefits. E-mail inquiries can be sent to BuffaloCarShare@gmail.com.
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