Sharing the ride is easy! 511 connects you with agencies that help you find a carpool or vanpool, a bike buddy, or transit routes. Some also reward those who rideshare or provide helpful resources to employers.
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Sharing the ride is easy! 511 connects you with agencies that help you find a carpool or vanpool, a bike buddy, or transit routes. Some also reward those who rideshare or provide helpful resources to employers. |
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Start ridesharing today and save! Ridesharing is more than carpooling and vanpooling. It is bicycling, walking and taking transit and part of the growing movement toward active transportation. With so many options, commuters don’t have to drive alone anymore. Be part of the solution and stop being traffic! Carpooling is when two or more people ride to reduce the stress of fighting traffic everyday and save thousands of dollars a year on car maintenance, wear and tear and gasoline. Carpoolers not only save trips to the gas pump – they can also cruise past traffic in carpool lanes where, on average, commuters save 36 minutes a day. Get to where you need to go even faster on LA’s ExpressLanes for free. Vanpooling is another convenient, reliable and economical way to get to work. Vanpoolers save as much as 70 percent in commute costs compared to those who drive alone. Several Southern California Vanpool Programs make vanpooling even more affordable by providing reductions in vanpool lease costs or other subsidies for starting up a new vanpool. Bicycling and walking offer healthy and green alternatives to driving alone. If your job is too far, maybe consider bicycling or walking to meet your carpool or to your nearest bus stop or train station. Public transit options get better every day with improved and faster service, taking a bus or riding a train is a smart way to get to work. To find a carpool or vanpool, bike buddy or to get transit information simply use Southern California’s online ride matching service, provided by ridematch.info. Or call 511 and say “Rideshare” or “Commuter Services” to find the ridesharing option that works for you. Los Angeles CountyThe Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) offers many options to commuters - public transit, free Express Lanes for carpoolers, a ridesharing program to help find children rides to school, and resources for employers. Learn more about joining Metro’s rideshare options today Orange CountyThe Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) offers transportation options to meet the unique needs of Orange County commuters and employers. If you’re thinking about leaving your solo commute behind even only one or two days a week, you’re already ahead of the pack. We have options and tools to help make getting there easier: you can plan your commute, find park-and-ride lots, see how much you can save on your taxes by commuting, and calculate how much commuting can help you reduce your carbon footprint. Learn more about joining an OCTA's rideshare options today. Ventura CountyThe Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) provides resources for commuters interested in starting or participating in a carpool or vanpool. VCTC’s Commuter Services program is a one-stop shop for rideshare information in Ventura County. When registering with VCTC Commuter Services, VCTC commute specialists will prepare a FREE customized RideGuide: including a list of potential carpools and vanpools, bus information, Park & Ride locations, and bike commute partners – all customized to home and work locations and typical work schedule. Call 800.438.1112 for more information. Learn more about Ventura County rideshare options today. Inland Empire (Riverside County, San Bernardino County)CarpoolSetting up a carpool is easy. Coworkers, friends, or neighbors are all ideal candidates. We’ll help you get started. Just call 1-866-RIDESHARE and we will register you in a confidential database and match you with other drivers with the same route and work schedule as you. Plus we’ll tell you if you qualify for an incentive to try ridesharing. VanpoolIf you and four co-workers want to share your ride to an Inland Empire worksite, consider vanpooling. Vanpools are a great alternative for long distance commutes and you can save money and time, and travel in a comfortable and relaxing ride. In addition, vanpools that lease a vehicle through an approved leasing vendor may be eligible for an ongoing monthly subsidy to offset the cost of the vanpool lease - visit this link to learn more.
The following companies offer vanpool leasing in coordination with Inland Empire regional ridesharing efforts. The following leasing vendors have been approved to provide vanpool leasing vehicles services in the Inland Empire and are eligible for an ongoing monthly subsidy:
We can also help you find a seat in an active vanpool—there are currently more than 2,000 on the road in Southern California and many are seeking new riders. Visit the seat finder tool at VanClub.net to discover available seats on active vanpools. If a vanpool is full, you can sign up on a list for when a seat frees up or you can start a trial vanpool to find riders. Don’t see one in your area? It’s easier than you might think to start a new vanpool and a good start is to contact one of the leasing vendors above, as they can be a great ally in helping you start a new vanpool.
Join a Carpool or Vanpool OnlineRegister online through our confidential service at IE Commuter. Complete the brief form and view rideshare alternatives that match your commute route and work schedule. Visit the seat finder tool at VanClub.net to discover available seats on active vanpools. If a vanpool is full, you can sign up on a list for when a seat frees up or you can start a trial vanpool to find riders.Southern California Carpool Lane MapUsing the carpool lane is a benefit of making the rideshare choice. Not only does ridesharing save you money, it saves you time. The average Southern California commuter using carpool lanes saves 36 minutes a day on their commute. That’s more than 140 hours per year. Southern California’s regional network of more than 700 miles of carpool lanes means there is almost always a carpool lane available for your commute.
Bus/TrainMake the choice to beat congestion, contribute to cleaner air, and reduce your carbon footprint, all at the same time. Try the bus or Metrolink. Use the time to relax, read, go online, work or sleep and arrive at your destination relaxed. The Inland Empire has two major transit agencies: Riverside Transit Agency in Riverside County and Omnitrans in San Bernardino County. In addition, there are a number of sub-regional bus services. These include: Riverside CountySan Bernardino County
MetrolinkWe also offer specialized transit information for the Inland Empire. |
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If you share the ride in Southern California by carpooling, vanpooling, taking public transit or biking to work, you could qualify for gift certificates and other incentives. Check out the information below for the county you work or live in, and start getting free stuff. Los Angeles CountyBe a winner with Metro Rewards!Win gift cards and Metro passes for ridesharing to work! Do you take the bus? Do you carpool? How about vanpooling or riding your bike? The new Metro Rewards program gives you a chance to get recognized for doing your part to reduce congestion and improve air quality. Simply go to ridematch.info and log your rideshare trips using the Commute Calendar. It’s easy, it’s fast and convenient from either your desktop or mobile device. The more you rideshare the more chances you have to win. Don’t wait, start today! For more details visit Metro Rideshare. Orange CountyTell your employer about OCTA's Share the Ride programs and services. If they participate in OCTA's programs, you could save money on your commute, reduce stress and even have more time for family, errands or just relaxing. Ask your employer to call OCTA at 714-560-5358 or email sharetheride@octa.net for more information. Inland Empire (Riverside County, San Bernardino County)IE CommuterIf you live in Riverside County or San Bernardino County and work for a participating employer, you may qualify for incentives just for sharing the ride. Join a carpool, vanpool, take a bus or train, walk, bicycle or telecommute and you could earn $2 a day in gift certificates—up to $120 in three months. Commuter ClubAlready share the ride? Join Inland Empire’s Commuter Club which offers ridesharers a club card good for unlimited discounts at more than 500 area retailers. A members only website, the Commuter Club provides additional benefits to continuing ridesharers. Whether you're thinking about ridesharing, or you already are, you may be eligible for one or more of these IE Commuter incentives. For complete eligibility details call 1-866-RIDESHARE (866-743-3742).$2/Day IncentiveThose new to the program who try carpooling, vanpooling, riding the bus or Metrolink, biking, or walking may be eligible to receive a $2/day incentive for every day they rideshare for the first three months. The $2/Day start-up rideshare incentive is for San Bernardino and Western Riverside County residents who are interested in or planning to rideshare to work. To be eligible to receive $2 per day in gift card incentives for each day they rideshare, up to three months, participants must:
Sign Up Today!Rideshare PlusIf you are an Inland Empire resident and have been carpooling, vanpooling, buspooling, riding a public bus, taking commuter rail, bicycling, walking, or telecommuting to work at least five days per month for the last three or more consecutive months, you could be eligible for this free membership with access to hundreds of great discounts.Rideshare Plus membership provides you with access to savings at more than 135,000 merchants locally and nationwide, powered by Entertainment®.
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Vanpool SubsidyThe Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), the SunLine Transit Agency (SunLine), and the Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) offer an ongoing subsidy of up to $500/month to qualified vanpools that end within their service areas. Vanpools that qualify for these ongoing subsidies are not eligible for any other ongoing subsidy from neighboring vanpool programs.RCTC VanClub Subsidy Program:
SBCTA SB Loop Vanpool Subsidy Program:
SunLine Vanpool Subsidy Program:
VVTA Vanpool Subsidy Program:
IE CommuterRegister today to see what commuter incentives you may be eligible for! Whether you're thinking about ridesharing, or you already are, you may be eligible for one or more of these IE Commuter incentives. For complete eligibility details call 1-866-RIDESHARE (866-743-3742).
Click here for Southern California Commuter Cost & Carbon Footprint Calculators
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Whether your company needs to comply with air quality regulations or you simply want to learn about commute options for your work site, 511 can link you to programs that will help your employees find a better commute to work. Need help encouraging your employees to find a better commute? Keep current on commuting news with CommuteSmart News, the monthly magazine that provides rideshare marketing tips and an employee newsletter you can use at your business. Regional Guaranteed Ride Home ProgramOne of the most common concerns shared by commuters is being stranded without access to a car. The Regional Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) Program helps alleviate this concern by providing employees who rideshare to work with a reimbursed ride home in the event of a valid emergency. GRH is a free benefit offered to enrolled employers and their employees who carpool, vanpool, take transit, bicycle, or walk to work. Employers who have signed up to participate in the Regional GRH Program can confidently encourage employees to leave their cars at home and rideshare to work. Additional GRH Program Information Los Angeles CountyEmployers can offer special programs to their employees and help them get to work faster and happier. In doing so, employers can help themselves by meeting air quality standards, receiving tax deductions, resolving parking issues and having a more satisfied workforce. Metro Rideshare/Shared Mobility is committed to providing support to employers, large and small, in LA County. Resources include sustainability programs, employee incentive information, guaranteed ride home programs, and discounted Metro TAP passes are all available. To get started, call 213.922.2811 or visit Metro Rideshare for more information. Orange CountyRegardless of your company’s size, OCTA offers programs and services that can help you get your employees to work on time for less money. Together, we can keep Orange County businesses moving. Employers with 10 or more Metrolink riders can participate in the Corporate Partner Program (CPP). Many employers offer these passes as a benefit or incentive by subsidizing all or part of the amount. Employers can set up flexible spending accounts for this transit expense. This program helps employers comply with SCAQMD requirements and offers a possible reduction in payroll taxes. For vanpools, OCTA offers $400 worth of assistance per month per vanpool for those with worksites in Orange County. This covers roughly 30-50% of the monthly lease cost. Employers who actively participate in the Vanpool, E-Pass, AVR Processing, or Metrolink Corporate Programs are eligible to participate in the Guaranteed Ride Home Program. For more information or to get a program started at your workplace, call 714.560.6282, email sharetheride@octa.net or visit OCTA's Share the Ride Programs. Ventura CountyVentura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) Commuter Services helps employers develop, maintain, and promote ridesharing through informational materials and support at no cost. Ventura County employers with 100 or more employees must comply with the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District’s Rule 211. Many employers establish their Average Vehicle Ridership (AVR) with the assistance of VCTC’s survey. The survey is available in both hardcopy and electronic formats. Once you’ve administered the survey, VCTC will process your surveys and calculate results. You’ll receive:
For more information, contact a VCTC Commuter Services representative at (805) 642-1591 ext. 119 or email aholmes@goventura.org. Additionally, VCTC Commuter Services offers a Guaranteed Ride Home program that serves as a commute safety net for your employees. For more information, call (805) 642-1591 x119 or visit VCTC’s Commuter Services. Inland Empire (Riverside County, San Bernardino County)Southern Californians waste 1.8 million hours in congested traffic every day. And when your employees sit in traffic, it hurts your bottom line. Join our IE Commuter Rideshare Program if your business:
Business is all about the numbers, and our IE Commuter Rideshare Program can help you save.
Calculate your company's potential benefits here. It's fast and easy to sign up and start saving today. Simply sign up here and select a person to help us administer the program at your company. Rideshare Training/WorkshopsIE Commuter provides continuing education for employer representatives through regular network meetings. The next marketing workshop will be held this spring, for more information contact Lisa Woodward at woodwardl@iecommuter.org. Riverside CountyThe Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) helps employers develop and maintain free rideshare programs at the workplace. RCTC will provide everything you need to get a rideshare program started at your workplace including vanpool and carpool matching, rideshare incentives and a Guaranteed Ride Home program. For more information, call 800.IECS.4.HELP (800.432.7443) or visit RCTC’s Employer Services. San Bernardino CountyInland Empire Commuter Services (IECS) helps employers develop and rideshare programs by providing information and support services free of charge to San Bernardino County employers. IECS will help employers develop trip reduction plans, calculate average vehicle ridership information and provide rideshare marketing campaign materials. IECS also provides continuing education about commuting in the region and hosts special events to promote ridesharing. San Bernardino County also offers a guaranteed ride home program. For more information, call 800.IECS.4.HELP (800.432.7443). Employer Services |
