Getting out of town? There are great organizations who specialize in providing automobiles to share. It's sort of like borrowing a library book, both embrace the concept of community sharing and can take you to far away places, but the library book is free of charge (state taxes notwithstanding).
Zipcar is one of the best known, east coast auto sharing organizations. They have a very funny video on thier site which explains how the whole process works: Zipcar! Currently, Zipcars can be found mostly in NYC and New Jersy...
For those who want to get out of the Metro area to commune with nature but don't have a car, Zipcar has tricked out 20 SUVs with bike racks added and Empire Passport permits to New York State Parks! Get out into the wild! Here's an article on this subject.
Remember to get your bike permit if your taking the Metro North or mention your bike to the folks at Amtrak when you buy your ticket.
