"Babcock Ranch recently reported its best sales month ever after it offered a free golf cart with the purchase of any new home, besting its previous one-month record by nearly 25 percent."
"Collectively, those initiatives have made leaving the car at home the sensible choice for all sorts of daily trips - from 'Publix to the pool,' the community says, referring to the popular grocery chain."
"Between 2021 and 2023, the share of Babcock Ranch households who owned two cars fell from 70 percent just to 43 percent - and that was before the community began to give away golf carts for free."
"The low-fi strategies, though, that are helping Babcock Ranch address its transportation challenges today - not the least of which is protecting human lives from car crashes."
Babcock Ranch, a Florida community, has successfully encouraged residents to reduce car usage by offering free golf carts with new home purchases. This initiative contributed to a 25 percent increase in sales. The community promotes a lifestyle centered around golf cart living, featuring low speed limits and dedicated paths. As a result, the percentage of households owning two cars dropped from 70 to 43 percent. The developer emphasizes that these practical strategies effectively address transportation challenges and enhance safety for residents.
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