Ithaca Carshare, Inc.
www.ithacacarshare.org

From agency: Center For Community Transportation
Resource Details
Alternate Name Ithaca Carshare, Carshare
Description March 2024- Carshare has reopened after pausing for 9 months


Self-service, 24-hour access to over 29 vehicles, including a pick-up truck and two (2) 7-passenger minivans, located in and around downtown, Fall Creek, South Hill, Collegetown, East Hill and Cornell, West Hill at Chestnut and Elm.

Works best for short-term vehicle use, e.g., errands, appointments, etc. Vehicles can be reserved online or by phone. Gas, insurance, roadside assistance and regular maintenance are included in the hourly and mileage charges.

Drivers must have a valid driver's license and apply for membership.

Membership options include:
  • 2 personal plans, suited for higher or lower frequency of vehicle use.
  • The Easy Access membership for lower income individuals (150% FPL or less). Those receiving EBT/food stamps, Medicaid, or Free and Reduced school lunch are eligible. Comes with waived application fee, reduced monthly membership fee and $15 monthly driving credit. t
  • Plans for organizations and businesses.
    • Cornell University staff that participate in a commuter program eligible to receive discount.
    • Cornell students also receive the discount.
Coverage Area Start points in Ithaca City; Cornell University. Car locations at http://ithacacarshare.org/cars/map. Cars may be driven to points outside of the City.

Defined coverage areas:
New York - Tompkins County
Physical Address 803 Cascadilla St
Ithaca City NY
14850 United States
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Hours Of Operation Regular office hours are suspended indefinitely. In person service may be available by appointment. We can help make bookings for folks with limited internet access/facility can be made by phone to 9 or 10 pm. Urgent booking support available by phone 24/7.

Mon: Noon 5pm
Tue: Noon 5pm
Wed: Noon 5pm
Thu: Noon 5pm
Fri: Noon 5pm
Physical Location Description On N. Aurora Street between Buffalo and Court. Next to United Way building (to the north). Green building with white trim. Office is on the ground floor of the smaller building at the back of the lot. Vehicle locations are throughout Ithaca and Cornell.
Disabilities Access Ground floor office is wheelchair accessible.
Bus Service Access Seneca Street Station is 3 blocks away. Route 10 is 1.5 blocks away at Court and Tioga or Cascadilla Gorge.
Program
Eligibility 2 full years driving experience with 2 or fewer accidents or violations on record. Out of state and foreign drivers licenses OK. Age 18-20 eligible with other insurance and clean driving record. 21+ covered by program insurance. Age 80+ may require doctor note.
Eligibility: Adult: Yes; Female: Yes; Male: Yes;
Program Fees $15 non-refundable application fee Membership paid monthly or annually. Additional charges per hour and per mile. See www.ithacacarshare.org/rates for full rate structure.
Volunteer Duties Members only - car cleaning and snow removal help in exchange for driving credits. Potential to use carshare cars for other community volunteer needs (eg. FISH, Mutual Aid)
Programs at this agency Bike Walk Tompkins
Ithaca Bikeshare


Contact Information
Mailing Address P.O. Box 418
Ithaca NY
14851-0418 United States
Main 607-277-3210
Main Email Address info@ithacacarshare.org
Director or Senior Administrator Name Position in Transition
Director or Senior Administrator Title Executive Director


 


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