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RIDESHARE - Carpool, benefits

Driving home the benefits

• It’s FREE!
• Program serves every commuter in Wisconsin - drivers, riders, or bicyclists.
• Track environmental and financial savings on a smart phone and/or email with Mobile Reporting on-the-go.
  • Radio ad - Commute mode tracker - Employer urges employees to register for Rideshare and track their commute for a free lunch if they reduce their carbon. footprint. Playing time 00:01:00
    Audio transcript (Commute)
• You can always tell when new matches show up on a match list. New matches are marked with a icon each time you run a match list.
• There are over 100 park and ride lots to serve commuters.
  • Some park and ride lots are served by transit, have bike racks, and offer overnight parking.
• Log back in at any time and run a new matchlist, update your profile, or choose to participate in other program features, or delete your registration.
• Log in through Facebook and see the public profiles of those you match.
• Use the carpool tips to get your carpool off on the right foot.
• Calculate your current commuter costs.
• Use the High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes at the vehicle on-ramps.
  
  • Carpools with two or more occupants may use the HOV lanes on freeway on-ramps. HOV lanes are marked with a diamond and provide quick access to the freeways.
• Check on the construction projects you commute through for up to date road construction information.
• Use the commuter toolbox.

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Last modified: October 18, 2012