The reduction
of single occupancy vehicles from the road is an integral component to reducing traffic congestion, strengthening the investment in our Nation's infrastructure by reducing vehicle strain on roads and bridges, and reducing emissions.
The alternative, which is probably inescapable without transportation options like the streetcar... is most likely more and
more single occupancy vehicles clogging the streets.
To combat congestion, the Smart City Challenge finalists proposed a wide range of strategies to make alternatives to
single occupancy vehicle travel more convenient.
A self - repair station at the SCC provides a method for students and faculty to address their bicycle issues at their own convenience while encouraging clean transportation and supporting the Sustainability Action Plan goal of
reducing single occupancy vehicle commuting by making bicycle commuting more feasible for staff and faculty.
The company states that 78 % of cars on the road are
single occupancy vehicles and it wants to change that with this app.