AlterNet essay on living without a car

Andrew Lam’s article “Living Without A Car: My New American Responsibility” appeared on AlterNet today. Here’s an excerpt:

SAN FRANCISCO — For the first time in nearly two decades, I am no longer a driver. A few months ago, facing spiking gas prices and much-needed repairs, I donated my car to an organization that takes care of foster kids.

It’s an odd feeling to be on this side of being green. Without a car, my sense of time and space have been immediately altered. What was once a matter of expediency is now an effortful navigation.

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