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How to Get Around

We all make choices according to what is important to us. Many of us are concerned about the following:

  • dependence on dwindling oil reserves and reducing petroleum consumption
  • air quality and global climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
  • the obesity epidemic and exercise and support for walkable and liveable communities
  • minimizing stress and maximizing effective use of time and energy
  • the expense (time and money) of maintaining and operating an automobile  

Whatever your motivation, the Cornell University campus is an ideal place to try out a car-free lifestyle and to participate in a healthy and sustainable community.  

Depending on where you are from, you may find getting around Cornell and the Ithaca area somewhat different from your past experience. More…