{"id":108,"date":"2024-05-16T13:19:12","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T17:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commuterconnections.org\/?page_id=108"},"modified":"2025-02-13T09:36:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T14:36:36","slug":"ridesharing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.commuterconnections.org\/commuters\/ridesharing\/","title":{"rendered":"Ridesharing"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_color=&#8221;#002c68&#8243; bg_image=&#8221;245&#8243; bg_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; background_image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; constrain_group_1=&#8221;yes&#8221; 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full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;100&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; top_padding_tablet=&#8221;50&#8243; top_margin_tablet=&#8221;50&#8243; bottom_margin_tablet=&#8221;25&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716497769674{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Ridesharing means two or more persons traveling together in an automobile or van. Ridesharing benefits include fuel cost savings, wear and tear on roads, reducing traffic congestion, HOV lane access, overall expense saving by minimized driving, reduced pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Ridesharing services enable commuters to find other individuals who share similar commute routes and work hours. Ridesharing promotes alternative ways for commuters to get to work such as:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;50&#8243; constrain_group_7=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_margin=&#8221;50&#8243; top_margin_tablet=&#8221;25&#8243; constrain_group_9=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_margin_tablet=&#8221;25&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;1293&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;10px&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Carpooling&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716497831754{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716498489512{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Carpooling is when two or more commuters ride together in a private automobile on a continuing basis, regardless of their relationship to each other or the cost of sharing agreements. Carpooling is the simplest and most common \u201cridesharing\u201d arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>Finding someone to carpool is easy because employees of a single company often live near each other. Neighbors may work at different companies located only a short distance apart and have the same work hours.[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;minimal&#8221; accordion=&#8221;true&#8221; accordion_starting_functionality=&#8221;closed&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;change_html_tag&#8221; title=&#8221;Arranging a Carpool&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Carpools can be arranged in one of the following ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One person may drive all the time, while the passengers contribute only to the cost (e.g., gas and parking).<\/li>\n<li>Participants may alternate driving and not exchange money.<\/li>\n<li>The carpool driver may pick up passengers at their homes, or they may meet at a central location.<\/li>\n<li>Carpools can and do include family members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You get the picture. Collectively, the carpool participants make up the rules and schedule.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;change_html_tag&#8221; title=&#8221;Advantages of Carpooling&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Some of the overall advantages of carpooling include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Less stress commuting to and from work<\/li>\n<li>Financial savings due to sharing commuting costs (<a class=\"gtm-click\" title=\"Commuting Costs Calculator\" href=\"https:\/\/www.commuterconnections.org\/resources\/commute-cost-calculator\/\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Opens in new tab\">Calculate your savings<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Reduces need for parking<\/li>\n<li>Increases free time for riders<\/li>\n<li>If an\u00a0<a class=\"gtm-click\" title=\"HOV Lanes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.commuterconnections.org\/commuters\/ridesharing\/hov-express-lanes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Opens in new tab\">HOV lane<\/a>\u00a0is available, trips may take less time<\/li>\n<li>Reduces pollution due to auto emissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][nectar_horizontal_list_item columns=&#8221;2&#8243; 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width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Vanpooling&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716498550217{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Vanpooling is an important and economical option for individuals commuting long distances. This option is popular in the Metropolitan Washington DC area because of long commuting distances to work sites. A company can give vanpoolers up to $325 in tax-free transportation benefits each month.[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;minimal&#8221; accordion=&#8221;true&#8221; accordion_starting_functionality=&#8221;closed&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;change_html_tag&#8221; title=&#8221;Type of Vanpools&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716498723601{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]There are three kinds of vanpool arrangements:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-check\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"extra-color-2\" data-spacing=\"20px\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n<li><strong>Owner-operated vans<br \/>\n<\/strong>An individual leases or purchases a van and operates the van independently. Riders generally meet at a central location and pay the owner a set monthly fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Third-party vans<\/strong><br \/>\nA vanpool \u201cvendor\u201d leases the vanpool vehicle for a monthly fee that includes the vehicle operating cost, insurance, and maintenance. The vendor can contract directly with one or more employees. The monthly lease fee is paid by the group of riders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Employer-provided vans<br \/>\n<\/strong>The employer (or a group of employers) buys or leases vans for employees\u2019 commute use. The employer organizes the vanpool riders and insures and maintains the vehicles. The employer may charge a fee to ride in the van or subsidize the service. Check with your company\u2019s Human Resources department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;change_html_tag&#8221; title=&#8221;Advantages of Vanpooling&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Some of the overall advantages of vanpooling include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Less stress commuting to and from work<\/li>\n<li>Financial savings due to shared commuting costs (<a class=\"gtm-click\" title=\"Calculate your savings)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.commuterconnections.org\/resources\/commute-cost-calculator\/\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Opens in new tab\">Calculate your savings)<\/a><a class=\"gtm-click\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mwcog.org\/commuter2\/resources\/commutingcalc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Opens in new tab\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Reduces need for parking<\/li>\n<li>Increases free time for riders<\/li>\n<li>If an\u00a0<a class=\"gtm-click\" title=\"HOV Lanes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.commuterconnections.org\/commuters\/ridesharing\/hov-express-lanes\/\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Opens in new tab\">HOV lane<\/a>\u00a0is available, trips may take less time<\/li>\n<li>Reduces pollution due to auto emissions<\/li>\n<li>Eligibility to receive up to $325 in tax-free transportation benefits from your employer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][nectar_horizontal_list_item columns=&#8221;2&#8243; column_layout_using_2_columns=&#8221;even&#8221; col_1_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; col_2_text_align=&#8221;right&#8221; col_1_text_element=&#8221;p&#8221; col_2_text_element=&#8221;p&#8221; font_family=&#8221;h4&#8243; hover_effect=&#8221;none&#8221; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; icon_size=&#8221;regular&#8221; col_1_content=&#8221;Flexible Vanpooling Program&#8221; cta_1_text=&#8221;Read More&#8221; cta_1_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.commuterconnections.org\/programs-and-incentives\/flexible-vanpool\/&#8221;][nectar_btn size=&#8221;jumbo&#8221; open_new_tab=&#8221;true&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Extra-Color-1&#8243; solid_text_color_override=&#8221;#001c42&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;default_arrow&#8221; text=&#8221;Get started with a vanpool!&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/tdm.commuterconnections.org\/mwcog\/CCRegistration.jsp?ad_source=WEBRID&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;15&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;50&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;100&#8243; top_margin_tablet=&#8221;25&#8243; bottom_margin_tablet=&#8221;50&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ridesharing Resources&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23008257&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1716500207548{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Ridesharing means two or more persons traveling together in an automobile or van. 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