{"id":1386,"date":"2024-05-16T13:19:12","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T17:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commuterconnections.org\/?page_id=1386"},"modified":"2025-05-07T08:02:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:02:50","slug":"baltimorecarpool","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.commuterconnections.org\/programs-and-incentives\/baltimorecarpool\/","title":{"rendered":"Baltimore Commutes Carpool Incentive Program"},"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; 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css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742510400820{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Employees who carpool to work in the Baltimore region now qualify for a <strong>$5 daily incentive<\/strong> through the new <strong>Baltimore Commutes Carpool Program<\/strong>! This 90-day special incentive program is funded by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and administered by Commuter Connections to encourage Baltimore-area commuters to start or join a carpool.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Program Eligibility<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To qualify, carpools must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a destination in the City of Baltimore, or Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard, and Queen Anne\u2019s Counties<\/li>\n<li>Have an origin in any of the above jurisdictions or anywhere in Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, or Delaware<\/li>\n<li>Register in the Carpool Rewards Program<\/li>\n<li>Consist of 2 or more registered commuters (students and unemployed adults are not eligible)<\/li>\n<li>Not participate in another regional carpool incentive administered by Commuter Connections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Carpool members must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a Commuter Connections account<\/li>\n<li>Log carpool trips in accordance with the program guidelines<\/li>\n<li>Meet monthly survey requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional rules and restrictions apply, see the complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commuterconnections.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Baltimore-Commutes-Carpool-Program-Requirements-041725f.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Baltimore Commutes Carpool Incentive Participation Guidelines<\/strong>.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; 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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;Ready to Join or Start a Carpool?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742518246701{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742590084063{margin-bottom: 5px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Follow the links below to search for existing carpools to join or start your own. If you&#8217;re not quite ready and just want to learn more, check out our <a href=\"#Ridesharing-Resources\">Ridesharing Resources<\/a> section below.[\/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;Looking for Carpools to Join?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Our free ridematching platform helps you find other commuters to carpool with based on your origin, destination, and work schedules.<\/p>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t already have a Commuter Connections account, set up your free account today and get started! Once you create your account, select &#8220;Find Ridematches&#8221; to create your search profile.[\/vc_column_text][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;Create Your Free Account!&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/tdm.commuterconnections.org\/mwcog\/CCRegistration.jsp?ad_source=BALTCP&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p>If you already have a Commuter Connections account, log in and select the &#8220;Find Ridematches&#8221; link from the menu to get started.[\/vc_column_text][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;Log In to Search for Carpools!&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/tdm.commuterconnections.org\/mwcog\/?ad_source=BALTCP&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p>If you need help accessing your account or adjusting your search criteria, contact us at <a href=\"mailto:ridematching@mwcog.org\">ridematching@mwcog.org<\/a> or 1-800-745-RIDE (7433).[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;change_html_tag&#8221; title=&#8221;Ready to Enroll Your Carpool in the Rewards Program?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]If you and at least one other commuter are ready to start carpooling, follow these easy steps below to enroll your carpool in the Carpool Rewards Program and start earning rewards!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Ensure everyone has a free Commuter Connections account (<a href=\"https:\/\/tdm.commuterconnections.org\/mwcog\/CCRegistration.jsp?ad_source=BALTCP\">click here to sign up<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Each carpool member will complete the online registration form &#8211; click the button below.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][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;Enroll Your Carpool Now!&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-oxQ3PtMYUusTQxDrOsOQ85RrT6ylghHouj5dX6UVjhUOUo0R0I4SklFNEZGVzhGSTgyOTVSN1RBRC4u&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;10&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Commuter Connections will review the application and send a confirmation email to the group with your official start date for the 90-day incentive.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;change_html_tag&#8221; title=&#8221;How to Earn Carpool Rewards&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Once your carpool is officially enrolled in the Baltimore Commutes Carpool Program, your 90-day incentive period begins. Here&#8217;s what you and your carpool members need to do in order to earn rewards:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Log your carpool trips using the online Commute Log Calendar:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign into your Commuter Connections account and select the &#8220;Commute Log&#8221; link to open your calendar. Set up a typical commute profile first, then you can select the calendar day (up to 10 days prior) to enter your commute trips.<\/li>\n<li>At least 2 registered members of the carpool must log commute trips on the same day in order to verify the commute trip was taken<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete monthly surveys:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>As part of this incentive program, participants must complete brief monthly surveys to help us understand your participation, commuting needs, and experience with the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Commuter Connections team will review trip logs and surveys to ensure the program requirements are met. The monthly incentive will be distributed to each participant individually. The $5 daily incentive ($2.50 for each eligible morning and afternoon commute trip) will be delivered electronically after 30, 60, and 90 days of the program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have 2 or more people ready to try carpooling, click the button below to get started!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;large&#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;#000000&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Enroll Your Carpool Now!&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-oxQ3PtMYUusTQxDrOsOQ85RrT6ylghHouj5dX6UVjhUOUo0R0I4SklFNEZGVzhGSTgyOTVSN1RBRC4u&#8221;][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; heading_tag=&#8221;h4&#8243; heading_tag_functionality=&#8221;change_html_tag&#8221; title=&#8221;What Carpool Rewards Can I Earn?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<strong>Available rewards for the program include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Local gas station gift cards<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Auto maintenance gift cards (Auto Zone, Jiffy Lube, etc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Amtrak gift card<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Visa gift card<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you enroll in the program, you will select your preferred incentive to receive after 30, 60, and 90 days of enrollment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What happens after the 90-day incentive program ends?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After you&#8217;ve completed the Baltimore Commutes Carpool Rewards Program, you&#8217;ll still be able to earn rewards by logging your commute trips in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.commuterconnections.org\/programs-and-incentives\/commutercash\/\">CommuterCash app<\/a>! Watch your personal rewards balance increase each time you log an eligible, verified commute trip, and redeem your points for rewards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to get started?<\/strong> If you have 2 or more people ready to enroll in Carpool Rewards, click the button below![\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=&#8221;large&#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;#000000&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Enroll Your Carpool Now!&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-oxQ3PtMYUusTQxDrOsOQ85RrT6ylghHouj5dX6UVjhUOUo0R0I4SklFNEZGVzhGSTgyOTVSN1RBRC4u&#8221;][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/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;1391&#8243; image_size=&#8221;medium&#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;Learn More About Carpooling&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742515196782{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#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. Employers may help facilitate carpool arrangements and provide incentives including preferential parking and commuting subsidies.[\/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;.vc_custom_1742555881921{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]Carpools can be arranged in many ways, including:<\/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>Collectively, the carpool participants make up the rules and schedule.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; 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