Zipcar, the world's leading car sharing service, has outfitted nine Portland vehicles with complementary bike racks, and 40 vehicles with federal Northwest Forest Passes and/or Oregon State Park Passes. As with all Zipcars, these vehicles include gas, insurance and 180 miles of driving, and are parked in nearby, convenient locations.
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A total of nine Zipcars - Subaru Imprezas and Outbacks - have been outfitted with Yakima bike racks through the fall season. Each rack holds two bikes.
In addition, 40 Zipcars have been outfitted with state and/or federal park passes, giving Zipsters free entrance and parking at local parks and forests. The cars with passes include Honda CRVs, Honda Elements, Subaru Outbacks, and some Subaru Imprezas.
The Northwest Forest Passes are valid in Washington and Oregon National Forests at day-use sites where fees are collected. These passes get you out of the city and off to some great hiking, picnicking and exploring. Click here to find out where Northwest Forest Pass are valid.
The Oregon State Park Passes are good at hundreds of day-use park properties in the Oregon State Park system.