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Carpools and Vanpools
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's (AAA) 2009 Edition of Your Driving Costs, the average cost of owning and operating a vehicle in 2009 is .54 cents a mile, or $8,095 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 $12,000 per year.
| Round-trip Miles per day | Cost to drive alone | Cost if 2 people carpool | Cost if 3 people carpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $1,458 | $729 | $486 |
| 30 | $4,374 | $2,187 | $1,458 |
| 50 | $7,290 | $3,645 | $2,430 |
| 75 | $10,935 | $5,468 | $3,645 |
| 100 | $14,580 | $7,290 | $4,860 |
| 150 | $21,870 | $10,935 | $7,290 |
Carpools Looking for Riders:
| From | To | Work Hours | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 through Enterprise or VPSI and receive $150 a month for a year! Click HERE for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vanpooling:
- Who owns the van?
Vans can be privately owned or leased through either Enterprise Rideshare or VPSI.
- 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.
- 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 $75 and $150 a month.
- 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 exam. Commute Connection will reimburse each new driver for their medical examination with proper documentation.
- Can the van be used for personal use?
Yes, limited personal mileage is available. Check with Enterprise Rideshare and VPSI for more details.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto/Manteca | San Ramon | 7AM to 4PM | Andy Kahler | (209) 406-9214 |
| Sutter Creek | Sacramento |
6:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
Kathleen Daniel |
(209) 296-4252 |
| Sutter Creek | Sacramento |
6:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
Gail Schifsky | (916) 651-0984 |
|
Lathrop/Stkn/ Elk Grove |
Sacramento McClellan Business Pk |
5:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
Manuel Pindrock |
(916) 570-4012 |
| Modesto | San Francisco | 7 AM to 5 PM | Al Arroyo | (415) 353-2149 |
COMMUTE CONNECTION TEAM
Donna Aflague
Sr. Regional Planner
Michael
Swearingen
Sr. Regional Planner
Yvette Davis
Assoc. Regional Planner
Anthony Zepeda
Assoc. Regional Planner
Teresa Garcia
Planner Technician
1-800-52-SHARE
1-800-527-4273
209-235-1094 Tel
209-235-0601 Fax