A Testimony to a Car-Free Lifestyle

While a car may be a necessity for some, for residents of many urban centers like Chicago that have good transit, owning a car is a hassle and, increasingly, given rising gas prices, a huge expense. With good land use and transportation planning that gives residents easy access to nearby goods and services and rich alternative transportation options, cars need not be pre-requisite for mobility. Today "...it's easier than ever to not just survive but thrive in the Windy City without wheels."

Thanks to Kara Heffernan