Midmorning, Mayor Sheehan and other dignitaries introduced CarShare in Albany in front of City Hall. 
The CarShare staff presented the Mayor with an honorary key fob device that allowed her to try out on of the six cars currently available. In her comments, Mayor Sheehan cited the advent if CarShare as one example of “ . . . the beginning of a transformation to a livable, walkable, bikeable Albany. To find out if CarShare is for you, go to Capital Car Share. 
Under an ever-increasing rainfall, staff from Parks & Trails New York delivered hundreds of postcards from supporters of PTNY’s “Close the Gap” program. Cards came from riders of this year’s Erie Canalway Trail ride who came from NYS, other states, and several foreign countries. 
These were augmented by cards from the public – all calling for New York State to complete the entire trail by “closing the gaps” – the 80 some miles that currently are on roads and highways. The wisdom of completing the trail is justified on several levels not the least of which is the economic benefit to communities along the trail
Photos: Mayor Sheehan Tries CarShare, A nice new, red CarShare Ride, Close That Gap!
Albany Bicycle Coalition 