I-GO’s green vision

I-GO Car Sharing is dedicated to creating a robust and seamlessly integrated transportation system that is ubiquitous, convenient, and affordable for individuals, and provides the region with expanded economic development opportunities and exemplary environmental performance.

Since its inception in 2002, I-GO has worked to catalyze a set of transportation innovations that make it feasible and desirable for Chicago residents to get around conveniently and economically without having to own a car and, at the same time, reduce vehicle miles traveled and greenhouse gas emissions.

While growing the car sharing market is an important objective, it is only one part of a larger and more important goal: the development of a robust, regional, sustainable mobility system in the Chicago area. I-GO promotes walking, bicycling, public transit, and finally car sharing for trips that are not feasible using the other options. As a part of this overall strategy, car sharing brings important benefits to area residents and to the community at large, including:

• Significant savings in transportation costs
• Access to a car without the cost of car ownership
• Reduced traffic congestion
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality
• Promotion of healthy lifestyles and neighborhoods

A mobility system that is independent of private car ownership requires solutions that use resources efficiently, save residents money, and decrease the individual and regional ecological footprint. It allows residents to easily choose between multiple modes of transportation to move from point to point quickly, inexpensively, and conveniently. Innovative information technology can integrate both trip planning and service payment across all types of transit, including:

• Rail transit
• Commuter rail
• Local bus
• Bus rapid transit
• Street cars
• Car sharing
• Bike sharing
• Ride sharing
• Car and van pooling