Carpool
Carpooling is a sure way to reduce the stress and hassle of commuting to work. For those interested in seeking a carpool arrangement, we can provide you with an online list of people with similar commutes who are also interested in ridesharing.
Never carpooled before? Here are some carpool tips:
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- Contact everyone on your matchlist.
- Once you've registered with the ridematching service, you'll be able to instantly access lists of people who live and work near you and have similar work hours.
- Get to know your carpool partner.
- Talk on the phone or meet at a local café. It will give you a chance to discuss your carpool arrangements and get to feel more comfortable with one another.
- Cover the basics.
- How often will you carpool? Who has a vehicle? If all passengers have a car, who will do the driving? Do all the drivers have full insurance coverage? Where will you meet? Click here for information about Park & Ride Lots. When will you meet?
- Establish "Rules of the Road".
- Agree on some basic rules such as food, coffee, smoking, radio choices, how long drivers will wait for delays, who will pay and how much, and who is notified if someone is sick?
- Advantages of Carpooling
- You will save money on gas and parking by sharing the driving costs among two or more commuters. Carpooling is also one of the most flexible commute alternatives around.
Downloads
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>>Download a pdf of our general commute brochure.
>>Download information about Park & Ride Lots.
>>Download information about our Emergency Guaranteed Ride Home Program.
>>Download a pdf of our Tax Benefits Brochure.
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