Researchers from the University of Leeds are looking for volunteers to trial new ways of using your car as they explore what kind of future transport systems can work better for people, business and places.
“People throughout Leeds have told us they’re worried about the number of cars on local streets but still need the flexibility a car provides” explains Dr Theresa Nelson.
“Our first experiment starting in November, Car When We Need It, is all about trying different ways of using cars for our communities. We’re looking for people in and around Leeds who are willing to have a go and tell us how it goes, and what else might make it better.”
There are two ways for you to take part:
- We Share-Team up with your friends, family, members of your community, teammates, community groups, or even work colleagues.
- My Days-Take a break from your car and drive a shared community car dedicated to you 1-3 days a week
What’s involved?
- Share or stop using your car for up to 4 weeks
- 2 relaxed chats with our friendly researchers
- Use a simple app to help us understand your journeys
What you’ll get out of it:
You will get rewarded for your time with up to £125 for sharing your experiences with us, and if you stop using your car for the duration of the experiment, up to £70 per week.
If you want to help us explore if sharing cars could be better for our lives and communities register your interest at forms.office.com/e/N3j39LrZmy or contact infuze@leeds.ac.uk
INFUZE is a community-led research project run by the University of Leeds, Lancaster University and the Royal College of Art, exploring how sharing cars could be better for our lives and communities.
This post is based on a press release issued by INFUZE
Photo: Jeremy Morton
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