Tag Archives: EXTREME HEAT AND YOUR CARFREE COMMUTE
Discover Carfree Savings by Tracking Expenses
Posted on 15. Oct, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
Transportation experts and carfree advocates point to an online tool which helps a person figure out how much a person can save living carfree, Many people might forget that while you’re saving money by not having a car payment, insurance and fuel expenses, you’re still spending money on alternative modes of transportation. This month, I’m [...]
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The cost of living carfree
Posted on 08. Oct, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
How much do people really save living carfree? You might want to consider how much you’re spending using alternative modes of transportation. This way you can compare the amount you spent owning a car and the amount you spend using alternative modes of transportation.
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Car Sharing in Phoenix
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
I love my Discount cabbies, however I’ve recently discovered a service in Phoenix that can be more convenient and less expensive than a taxi. A car-sharing program called Zipcar parks two fuel efficient vehicles in the parking lot next to the Cronkite School in Downtown Phoenix. The lot is located at 1st St and Fillmore, [...]
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Passing the test
Posted on 05. Oct, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
Cooler temperatures are finally back in Phoenix. Earlier today we hit a high of 80 degrees and overnight temperatures are expected to dip down into the mid 60′s. Arizona’s fall weather is a welcome relief. I spent the summer living carfree in the desert and passed my biggest test by surviving the hottest July on [...]
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Phoenix First Friday things to do
Posted on 04. Sep, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
Looking for things to do in Downtown Phoenix tonight? People heading out this First Friday will have another stop to add to their list of must see places and things to do throughout the urban core. First Friday expands to Heritage Square The home of the Arizona Science Center and Pizzeria Bianco will now have [...]
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Have you seen me?
Posted on 29. Jul, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
The man experimenting with living carfree in Phoenix is now bike-free as well. I can’t believe someone stole my bike! This happened the other night and, in retrospect, I only have myself to blame on many levels. 1. I parked my bike in a high theft area 2. at night 3. with a sucky lock [...]
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Random acts of kindness and the blogger living carfree in Phoenix
Posted on 25. Jul, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
My carfree adventures almost came to a screeching halt the other day. How does one live carfree in Phoenix – walking to light rail stations or using his bike to get around town – with an injured foot? This all started early Thursday morning. I woke up and let the dogs out for a second [...]
