(Updated July 1, 2026)
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Past Presentations
- Introductory Meeting, September 2025
The Car Free Living group presented the mission, purpose, and scope of the group, and collected transportation ideas from the participants. Presentation slides (Click to view/download) - Lyft Workshop by Allen Solomon November 2025. Presentation Slides (Click to view/download)
- General Discussion meeting June 2026 (Click to view/download)
Other presentations
- Connect-a-Ride Presentation, 2025-May (Click to view/download)
Burney Simpson from the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) presented the Connect-a-Ride program, which covered public transit from Ride On and Metro, Metro Access, Call N Ride, and others. Connect-a-Ride is a free information & referral program of JCA and Montgomery County government for County adults 50+ and adults with disabilities.
Handouts
- Transportation Options for Car Free Living at Riderwood (Click to View/download; for low-vision version, please click here).
- Notes from the June 22 General Discussion Meeting (Click to view/download; for low-vision version, please click here).
- MetroAccess and Lyft/Uber Comparison Chart from Car Free Living meetings (For low-vision printable chart, please click here.)
Online Resources
- Ride-hailing Safety Tips from AAA
- Breaking Down the Cost of Car Ownership, AAA article
Reporter Articles
- Support Benevolent Care Fund by Donating Your Car
- “Going Car Free at Riderwood”, Mark Frohman
Published in Riderwood Reporter 2025-10-27 (Click to view/download) - “Ditching the Keys: Stay active and mobile without a vehicle,” Mark Frohman,
Published in Riderwood Reporter 2026-6-7 (Click to view/download)