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Why Rideshare?

  • Relax and let someone else drive.  
  • Reduce traffic congestion.  
  • Improve air quality: One gallon of gas creates 18 lbs of CO2 emissions.  
  • Save on the cost of gas.  
  • Reduce wear and tear on your car.  
  • A discounted rate on your automobile insurance may be available.  
  • Use the commute to catch up on sleep, work, or read the morning paper.  
  • Meet new and interesting people!

Carpool:

A carpool is made up of two or more people sharing the ride to work. Carpools can be as flexible as you need them to be. Share the ride every day, or once a week. It is up to you. But remember, the more you share, the more you save! Click HERE for information on carpool incentives.

Carpooling vs. Driving Alone:

According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the average cost of driving a mid-sized car in 2006, is 52.2 cents a mile, or $7,834 per year based on 15,000 miles of driving.  For those of you commuting to the Bay Area, your yearly mileage is well over 15,000, putting your driving costs closer to $10,000 per year.

Carpooling vs. Driving Alone
Round-trip Miles Cost to drive alone Cost if 2 people carpool Cost if 3 people carpool
10 $1,357 $679 $452
20 $2,714 $1,357 $905
30 $4,072 $2,036 $1,357
40 $5,408 $2,704 $1,802
50 $6,786 $3,393 $2,262
100 $13,572 $6,786 $4,524

Carpools Looking for Riders:

From To Work Hours Contact Phone
Sutter Creek Sacramento 6:30am to
4:30pm
Kathleen
Daniel
(916) 375-
4021
Tracy Livermore LLNL 8am to 4:45pm Brian Bennion (925) 422-5722

Vanpool:

A vanpool is a group of 6 to 15 people who commute to and from work together in a van. Vanpools work best for those who live at least 20 miles away from their workplace and have a consistent work schedule. Form a new vanpool today and receive $150 a month for a year! Click HERE for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vanpooling:

  1. Who owns the van?
    Vans can be privately owned or leased through either Enterprise Rideshare or VPSI
     
  2.  Who drives the van?
    This is decided by the members of the van. Some vans have one primary driver who drives everyday or shares the driving with back-up drivers. Other vans split the driving between the members. It just depends on what works best for your van.
     
  3.  How much does it cost?
    The cost varies depending on the size of the van, the number of commuters, and the roundtrip miles. The average cost is between $50 and $120 a month.
     
  4.  Do you need a special driver’s license to drive the van?
    No. All you need is a standard Class C license. Drivers also need to complete a DMV Class B driver’s medical examCommute Connection will reimburse each new driver up to $45.
     
  5.  Can the van be used for personal use?
    Yes, limited personal mileage is available. Check with Enterprise Rideshare and VPSI for more details.
     
  6. How do I get started?
    Let Commute Connection know that you are interesting in vanpooling by registering online or by calling 1-800-52-SHARE. We will send you information on existing vanpools or help you to start your own.

Vanpools Looking for Riders

From To Work Hours Contact Phone
Elk Grove Stockton-Charter Way 7 AM to 4:30 PM Sangjun Kim (209) 948-7956
Salida/Modesto Milpitas/Santa Clara 6 AM to 2:30 PM Ernest Foray (408)859-5642
Tracy Oakland 6:30 AM to 4 PM Cheryl Wren (209) 321-2604
Modesto/Manteca
Tracy
SF Financial District 8 AM to 4:30 PM Teri Nelmar (415)705-6377
(209)872-4546
Elk Grove Tracy DDJC 6 AM to 3:30 PM DeAnna Sainz (916) 714-8288

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Donna Aflague
Sr. Regional Planner

Yvette Davis
Assoc. Regional Planner

Lesley Miller
Regional Planner

Teresa Garcia
Planner Technician

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