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“494 Commuter Services helped me find someone to carpool with. Now I am saving money and doing something great for the environment too!” — Dee Ann P., Best Buy Co. WHY CARPOOL? SAVE MONEY There is no question that sharing the ride to work will save you money. On average, it costs over $13,000 annually to own and operate a personal vehicle. Carpooling allows you to share that expense, leaving you with more for other things. REDUCE YOUR COMMUTE TIME Bypass traffic congestion in designated High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on I-394 and I-35W. GET CLOSER TO THE DOOR Many companies offer preferred parking for employees who carpool to work. If your employer does not offer this benefit, inquire with your Human Resources or Benefits department. 494 Commuter Services provides the signs at no cost. RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT Carpooling is good for the environment. The average car releases 20 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere for every gallon of gas used; amounting to over 12,000 pounds of carbon dioxide released annually, per person. Carpooling just once a week can lead to a dramatic reduction in these harmful emissions, which means cleaner air for you, your family and your community. GUARANTEED RIDE HOME Guaranteed Ride Home is a FREE program available to those who use an alternative to driving alone at least three days a week (on average). You will receive two coupons every six months which can be used for cab fare reimbursement (up to $25 each) in the event of an emergency or unexpected schedule change. To register visit www.494corridor.org. PERSONAL ASSISTANCE 494 Commuter Services is your FREE personal assistant to help you with carpooling, vanpooling, transit and bicycle commuting. Call or e-mail us today! 5701 Normandale Road, Suite 322 Edina, MN 55424 952-848-4947 phone 952-848-4904 fax 494corridor.org 494corridor.org CARPOOL SHARE THE RIDE AND SAVE “I carpool to do my part to go-greener and to make friends along the way!” — Greg P., The Toro Company
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“494 Commuter Services helped me find someone to carpool with. Now I am saving money and doing something great for the environment too!” — Dee Ann P., Best Buy Co.
W H Y C A R P O O L ?
SAVE MONEYThere is no question that sharing the ride to work will save you money. On average, it costs over $13,000 annually to own and operate a personal vehicle. Carpooling allows you to share that expense, leaving you with more for other things.
REDUCE YOUR COMMUTE TIMEBypass traffic congestion in designated High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on I-394 and I-35W.
GET CLOSER TO THE DOORMany companies offer preferred parking for employees who carpool to work. If your employer does not offer this benefit, inquire with your Human Resources or Benefits department. 494 Commuter Services provides the signs at no cost.
RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENTCarpooling is good for the environment. The average car releases 20 pounds of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere for every gallon of gas used; amounting to over 12,000 pounds of carbon dioxide released annually, per person.
Carpooling just once a week can lead to a dramatic reduction in these harmful emissions, which means cleaner air for you, your family and your community.
GUARANTEEDRIDE HOMEGuaranteed Ride Home is a FREE program available to those who use an
alternative to driving alone at least three days a week (on average). You will receive two coupons every six months which can be used for cab fare reimbursement (up to $25 each) in the event of an emergency or unexpected schedule change. To register visit www.494corridor.org.
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE494 Commuter Services is your FREE personal assistant to help you with carpooling, vanpooling, transit and bicycle commuting. Call or e-mail us today!
5701 Normandale Road, Suite 322Edina, MN 55424
952-848-4947 phone952-848-4904 fax
494corridor.org
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CARPOOLSHARE THE RIDE AND SAVE
“I carpool to do my part to go-greener and to make friends along the way!” — Greg P., The Toro Company
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CARPOOLThere are several things to consider when selecting a carpool partner. We suggest you:
Schedule a meeting. Meet your fellow carpoolers before the first trip. There are details to discuss.
Determine your route and schedule. Discuss what days of the week you will carpool and establish a designated place to met for the trip to and from work. If you do not wish to be picked up at home, Park and Ride lots are free to carpoolers and are great meeting locations. Request Park & Ride information with your Ridematch.
Determine how driving expenses will be shared. If the members of your carpool do not share the driving equally, come to an understanding of how the costs will be shared and agree on a payment schedule.
Choose a chain of communication. Be sure that all members of your carpool exchange phone numbers. If the driver is ill, or will not be going to work one day, an alternate driver should be notified to ensure that other members of the carpool will have a ride. Also, don’t forget to give notice of vacation or overtime plans.
Be punctual. Decide how long the driver is expected to wait for latecomers. Be wary of making side trips or running errands while carpoolers are present.
Establish policies and preferences.Smoking or non-smoking; music and volume; eating or drinking or talking (particularly in the morning). Your carpool will have a better chance for success if these potential irritants are discussed in advance.
Give your carpool time to work.It usually takes a few weeks for everyone’s routine to come togeher. Remember that carpooling can be flexible – figure out what works best for you and your carpool partners.
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STARTING A CARPOOLFinding a carpool partner is quick and easy.
1. Visit www.494corridor.org. Go to carpool and request a FREE Ridematch
Report. Search options will let you select the flexibility of your work hours and whether or not you prefer to be a driver, rider or either. All the information you provide to 494 Commuter Services is confidential.
2. Your Ridematch Report will be sent directly
to you. It will include other individuals with similar commutes to contact about carpooling. Receiving the Ridematch Report does not obligate you to contact anyone or to begin carpooling.
Occasionally, there will be no matches on a Rideshare Report. Don’t give up, new people are added to the Rideshare Program every day. We encourage you to revisit www.494corridor.org or give us a call at 952-848-4947 for personal assistance.
