Vanpooling Vanpooling in the US 36 Corridor
Louisville-based nonprofit organization founded in 1998 Mission: Enhance the mobility of commuters along the US 36 corridor for today and the future Transportation Management Organization (TMO) for the US 36 corridor
Our Members: Government Boulder, Boulder County, Longmont, Louisville, Superior, Broomfield, Westminster, CU Boulder, Rocky Mountain Metro. Airport Colorado Technology Center 65 Businesses from along the corridor
How Does Vanpooling Work? 5-15 people share a ride to and from work, splitting the cost (van fare and fuel) Group decides meeting point, route, times, schedule, and type of van Each van has a primary coordinator Minimum of two volunteer alternate drivers
What Does Vanpooling Include? Wide array of vehicles 30 day agreements Fuel card purchasing Comprehensive insurance Maintenance & Repairs Driver qualification & safety training 24-hour roadside assistance Guaranteed Ride Home Excellent customer service
What determines the cost? Pricing varies depending on the trip Costs are subsidized when commuting within the RTD District Cost of Vanpooling
Vanpool Cost Breakdown Example Pricing: Denver to Broomfield Daily round trip miles: 32 Estimated monthly miles: 704 (32x22) Monthly mileage allowance: 750 Van cost: $942 + Fuel card $110 = $1052 $1052/riders = 5 riders = $ ea 6 riders = $ ea 7 riders = $ ea
Available Vanpool Incentives Example Pricing: Denver to Broomfield Vanpool cost: $1052 $1052 – 60% DRCOG subsidy ($615) = $437 $437/riders = 5 riders = $88 ea 6 riders = $73 ea 7 riders = $63 ea
Available Vanpool Incentives Example Pricing: Denver to Broomfield 36 Commuting Solutions offers 3-month subsidy for new vanpools: Only need one other person to start new vanpool Remaining seats subsidized: 3 seats for first month 2 seats for second month 1 seat for third month
Available Vanpool Incentives Example Pricing: Denver to Broomfield 36 Commuting Solutions offers 3-month subsidy for new solo riders: 50% off first month 30% off second month 20% off third month Cost after 36 Commuting Solutions 1 st month subsidy: 5 riders = $38 ea 6 riders = $23 ea 7 riders = $13 ea
Vanpooling Saves Commuting expense Gasoline Traffic congestion Parking constraints Vehicle emissions Commute stress
Vans with Open Seats Longmont to Boulder Destination: th St. Number of seats: 4 Ft. Collins to Boulder Destination: 6300 Diagonal Hwy Number of seats: 1
Questions?
Contact Information Tim Kitchell 36 Commuting Solutions Marketing & Education Specialist commutingsolutions.org Vride.com