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Our Community CarShare

  • Our Community CarShare Sacramento is a free, membership transportation service located in communities throughout the City of Sacramento.
  • Residents can reserve clean zero emission vehicles to run errands, get to appointments, and take local trips. They can be reserved for up to 3 hours per day or a total of 9 hours per week and they must be returned to their designated spot.
  • At least two Zero-Emission Vehicles are available to residents at each carshare community.
  • CarShare is designed for you – fully charged and ready to go!

Join Our Community CarShare

Our Community CarShare services are available at:
  • SHRA Alder Grove
  • SHRA Edge Water
  • SHRA Riverview
  • Mutual Housing on the Greenway
  • Mutual Housing at Lemon Hill
  • Mutual Housing at Sky Park
  • Mutual Housing at River Garden
  • Eskaton Jefferson Manor
  • Del Paso Heights
If you are a resident of one of these locations and 18 years of age or older you can become an Our Community Carshare Member.
(Are you 17 or younger?)
You can be transported by professional Del Paso Mobility Hub drivers if your parent or guardian joins Our Community CarShare and signs a Parent Liability Form.
If you are a 21 years of age or older and have a valid driver's license you can become a ZipCar Member.

​CarShare Orientation

View our short orientation video to before making your first reservation! This will prepare you with the basics of getting to know the electric vehicles before you take your first trip!

Using the Cars

  1. Reserve a Car: Use the zipcar app or website to reserve a car. The app is preferred. Reservations are limited to THREE HOURS per day and NINE HOURS per week. Instructions:
  2. Unlock with your Zipcard: Use your zipcard to unlock and lock the vehicle during trips. Scan it over the reader on the windshield. Once it beeps, you have successfully unlocked/locked the vehicle.
  3. Inspect and Report: Before your start driving, inspect your Zipcar inside and out and report any problems. This will help ensure our vehilces get the care they need and you are not held responsible for any issues. You can report issues through the Zipcar app by clicking Report on the Drive screen. If you feel that the vehicle is too dangerous or dirty to drive, please call us at (866) 494-7227. We ask that you report any problem with the vehicle, including:
    • Vehicle damage, including scratches or dents larger that a credit card
    • Fuel left below ¼ tank
    • Dirty vehicles, including litter, smoke, pet hair, or anything else that might affect another member's experience
    • Warning lights, flat tires, and other maintainence issues
  4. Drive: Our Community CarShare makes it easy for residents to go to the store, drop kids off at school, or get to/from a meeting. Just be sure to return the car on time or check availability to extend your reservation if you need more time (up to 3 hours).
  5. Park & Plug: Vehicles MUST be returned to the designated parking space AND PLUGGED INTO THE CHARGER by your reserved end time. The vehicle should be at least ¼ charged if there is a reservation immediately after yours. If you need to recharge during your reservation, check out charging stations near you at plugshare.com.
  6. Trip Experience: Our Community Carshare would like to understand how to serve your community better. Please fill out the Trip Survey.

​Roadside Assistance

Your Zipcar membership includes roadside assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need assistance while on the road you can call us and we will take care of the details.

Call (866) 494-7227 and select option 3

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Reservation and Registration Questions?
    Email: info@ourcarshare.org
    Phone: (916) 346-6508
  • See also: Frequently Asked Questions about Zipcar
  • About Our Community CarShare:
    Our Community CarShare is a community pilot program by the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District. The program is funded by California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of cap and trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment – particularly in disadvantaged communities. Our Community CarShare has the goal of increasing access to zero emission vehicles and enhancing clean mobility options.
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