John Petro

Here’s a Hint, NYC: Municipal Fleet Share

This is the first installment in which we find a policy that's been enacted in another city and suggest that it be considered for New York City. Of course, not every policy would be a perfect fit for NYC, but this series will explore what is possible in the realm of public policy.

New York City is about to sell about 700 cars from its municipal fleet. The move would save an estimated $20 million in the city's budget and would help reduce the city's carbon footprint.

Here's a hint, NYC, from the District of Columbia. DC has started up a municipal fleet share program, similar to the way ZipCar works. According to a DC Government press release:

"Fleet Share is a pilot motor pool operation that allows DC government employees to reserve a vehicle via the Internet on a first-come, first-served basis. The District’s online fleet management maximizes fleet utilization on an hourly basis, allowing a high number of trips to be supported by a smaller number of vehicles."

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Posted at 2:39 PM, Jan 07, 2009 in Urban Affairs
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