Vanpools. Small groups making a big difference.
It can save lots of money and maybe even have tax benefits. Find or start a vanpool by going here.
Stuck in traffic?
Take advantage of these resources to help improve your commute:
- 511: Free phone service that provides real-time traffic and travel information
- Georgia NaviGAtor: Web site with current travel conditions for many of Georgia's major roadways
Watch How Vanpools Work
Check out this short video about vanpooling, how it works and how commuters benefit from getting to and from work in a van.
A vanpool is a group of 7-15 people who ride to and from work together. Vanpoolers save money on gas and car expenses and keep dangerous pollutants out of our air. And vanpools can travel in the uncongested HOV lane, so everyone can kick back and relax (unless you're the driver)! Vendors in the region provide the vehicle, insurance and the maintenance.
Find a Vanpool Partner
The Clean Air Campaign and RideSmart offer a free service with more than 50,000 potential carpoolers or vanpoolers interested in sharing the ride. Some may live in your neighborhood or work in your building. Get a list of people who live and work around you by registering online.
Guaranteed Ride Home
RideSmart also offers the Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program in metro Atlanta. Register today, and you may qualify for up to five (5) trips home or to your car from work each year if an unexpected event occurs. Please note, you must fill out, sign and return the 2012 application to RideSmart, as well as receive enrollment confirmation, before using the service. Commuters working at employer partners outside Atlanta can use The Clean Air Campaign's GRH service.
Earn Cash. Win Prizes.
You can make a few bucks and even win prizes for vanpooling. Learn more here.
Need Help?
The Clean Air Campaign and other organizations exist to help you get a vanpool together and to keep it running smoothly. They even have additional financial incentives to make it even more worthwhile. Find out who to contact based on where you work.
Tax Benefits
You and your employer are eligible for tax benefits that can help you save up to 1/3 on your vanpool fare. Learn more here.