About
The international carfree movement raises awareness of the social, environmental, economic, and public health impacts of private cars. The movement promotes land use and transportation choices that foster diverse, sustainable neighborhoods that are accessible and pleasurable to everyone in the community.
Portland, Oregon (USA)
Portland is a national leader in the United States for sustainable transportation, local agriculture, and urban livability. www.travelportland.com
Organizers
See who is helping to organize the conference on our Staff Page
Affiliates
World Carfree Network
The World Carfree Network (WCN) brings together organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting alternatives to car dependence and automobile-based planning at the international level. WCN works to reduce the human impact on the natural environment while improving the quality of life for all. It hosts an annual conference series titled Toward Cafree Cities, which will be held in Portland, OR (USA) for 2008. www.worldcarfree.netShift
Shift is a local organization in Portland that celebrates bicycle culture and provides encouragement to people who choose alternatives to private cars. Shift was selected by the World Carfree Network to organize the conference in Portland. www.shift2bikes.orgCarfree City USA
Carfree City USA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote carfree development that enhances local and global environmental quality, improves personal health, and fosters a sense of community — simply by minimizing the use of cars. Their specific goal is to create the first carfree city, town or large neighborhood in the United States. Carfree City USA will be providing accounting and logistical support to the conference. www.carfreecity.us
Portland State University
As Oregon’s largest and most urban university, Portland State Unversity (PSU) is proud to be a leader in sustainability practices and innovative transportation demand management. PSU’s vision is to enhance recognition of the value of higher education by continually strengthening the metropolitan environment and utilizing that strength for its own growth toward standards of excellence in accessible high quality research, teaching and outreach programs. The conference will be held at the PSU campus. www.pdx.edu
To learn more about the conference contact:
portland@worldcarfree.net
Shift, PO Box 6662, Portland OR 97228, USA
503-810-9443 (Between 9am-6pm PST only, please)
