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 Hamilton's new zipcars. No Wheels on Hill?Zipcar may be for you Zipcar, the world's largest provider of cars on demand by the hour or day, went into service on the Hill in October, presenting students and other members of the Hamilton community with an environmentally friendly alternative to the cost and hassle of keeping a car on campus. The partnership extends Hamilton's commitment to building a sustainable campus and marks Zipcar's entry into Clinton, bringing its operations to more than 50 cities, including London, England, and 28 North American states and provinces. More than 100 college and universities partner with Zipcar. Two self-service Zipcars — a Toyota Matrix and a Honda CR-V — are available for use 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The cars, kept in the parking lot behind Dunham Residence Hall near the Campus Safety Office, are available to staff and students at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license. To use a Zipcar, members of the Hamilton community must register online through the Zipcar Web page for an initial membership fee of $35. Rental rates start at $8.50 an hour and $65 per day. Clinton residents 21 and older with a valid license can also join for $75 ($25 one-time application fee and $50 annual fee). Gas, maintenance and insurance are included in the rates. Nancy Thompson, Hamilton's dean of students, said the Zipcar program will supplement Hamilton's sustainability efforts. "We're hoping the addition of Zipcars will encourage conservation while providing convenient transportation for our students and staff," Thompson said. "Zipcars will be great for any student who does not have a car on campus and wants to get off the Hill for awhile without being tied to the jitney schedule or relying on a friend with a car. The cost is nominal, and the process of reserving and accessing the cars is easy." |
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