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CENTER FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION (CCT) | CENTER FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION (CCT)

803 Cascadilla Street, Ithaca City, NY 14850

Eligibility

2 full years driving experience with 2 or fewer accidents or violations on record. Out of state and foreign drivers licenses OK. Age 18-20 eligible with other insurance and clean driving record. 21+ covered by program insurance. Age 80+ may require doctor note.

Hours

Mon Noon - 5pm Tue Noon - 5pm Wed Noon - 5pm Thu Noon - 5pm Fri Noon - 5pm
(607) 277-3210
Voice·

Main | General info: 1; current member with urgent issue: 2; application, billing, or account questions: 3; damage report: 4; Director Laura Vineyard: 5; Operations Manager Erik Shanton: 8

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Apply at www.ithacacarshare.org/join1-3 days required between application and approval.

Fees

$15 non-refundable application fee Membership paid monthly or annually. Additional charges per hour and per mile. See www.ithacacarshare.org/rates for full rate structure.

Service area

Tompkins County, New York
March 2024- Carshare has reopened after pausing for 9 months Self-service, 24-hour access to over 29 vehicles, including a pick-up truck and two (2) 7-passenger minivans, located in and around downtown, Fall Creek, South Hill, Collegetown, East Hill and Cornell, West Hill at Chestnut and Elm.Works best for short-term vehicle use, e.g., errands, appointments, etc. Vehicles can be reserved online or by phone. Gas, insurance, roadside assistance and regular maintenance are included in the hourly and mileage charges.Drivers must have a valid driver's license and apply for membership.Membership options include: 2 personal plans, suited for higher or lower frequency of vehicle use. The Easy Access membership for lower income individuals (150% FPL or less). Those receiving EBT/food stamps, Medicaid, or Free and Reduced school lunch are eligible. Comes with waived application fee, reduced monthly membership fee and $15 monthly driving credit. t Plans for organizations and businesses. Cornell University staff that participate in a commuter program eligible to receive discount. Cornell students also receive the discount. CCT's mission-focused services and activities include Ithaca Carshare (24/7 Carsharing program), Bike Walk Tompkins (cycling/pedestrian education and advocacy), and Ithaca Bikeshare (24/7 bikeshare network), emphasizing social equity and environmental sustainability in this era of new transportation options and emerging mobility trends.CCT works with local transportation providers, educators, planners, decision-makers, advocates, and users to fulfill our mission of enhancing transportation access in our community while reducing its negative environmental and economic impacts. We work toward a dynamic and collaborative transportation sector that effectively identifies, advocates for, and provides solutions that serve our entire community.

Last assured

01/07/2026

Providing organization

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION (CCT)
Self-service, 24-hour access to over 25 vehicles, including a pick-up truck and 7-passenger minivan, located in and around downtown, Fall Creek, South Hill, Collegetown, East Hill and Cornell.Works best for short-term vehicle use, e.g., errands, appointments, etc. Vehicles can be reserved online or by phone. Gas, insurance, roadside assistance and regular maintenance are included in the hourly and mileage charges.Drivers must have a valid driver's license and apply for membership.Membership options include: 2 personal plans, suited for higher or lower frequency of vehicle use. Plans for organizations and businesses. Some large employers offer personal membership as a staff benefit Cornell University and Ithaca College provide subsidies for students who join Carshare staff has information on transportation options better suited for work commuting or other regular needs.