The PTC Vanpool Program

Vanpools provide the Perimeter one of its best tool in addressing traffic congestion. For every vanpool formed, 10-14 cars are removed from the road. The PTC works closely with vanpool providers and employers to set up programs at specific worksites to help relieve the stress of the commute, parking construction costs, and more.

• Fare: $85 + your share of gas
• Drivers enjoy van use over the weekends
• PTC helps defray the cost of gas by providing $50 and $150 monthly gas cards depending on the number of riders
• Vanpool Q&A

A vanpool is a group of 8-15 commuters who share a ride. Vans are leased from a private vanpool provider. One member of the group volunteers to be the primary driver and then at least one other volunteers to be an alternate driver.

REGIONAL SUBSIDIES: Douglas and Cherokee County each provide a vanpool subsidy and a free gas card for residents who qualify.

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HEALTH BENEFITS: Commuting by vanpool is also good on your nerves. You can read, sleep, or catch up on some work- while someone else drives using HOV lanes when appropriate, and you will arrive at work and home without the stress that normally accompanies your trips in rush hour traffic.

VANPOOL FORMATION 101

1. We do database research to help you find vanpool partners, Our database looks for other interested commuters that are within a 4-mile radius of your home address and a 1-mile radius of your place of employment.
2. PTC also works with Perimeter employers conducting Lunch 'n Learns, Meet your Match and Zipcode parties to make it easier to form a vanpool. We'll coordinate with you and bring the food. Pizza or sandwiches...you choose.
3. Once a core group of 6 or 7 interested employees have been identified, the PTC will help you get your van on the road! The PTC is also there to help you if you need a few more riders. We will work to find new participants and to provide life support for a few months if necessary. The bottom line is that you can enter into a vanpool agreement knowing that the PTC will be your safety net.

HOW CAN I SIGN UP?

1. Call the PTC at 770.394.4540 or email us at vanpool@perimetergo.org.
2. Register for our rideshare database and be sure to mention that you are interested in vanpools.

CURRENT PTC VANPOOLS

See a van that fits your schedule?

If the van is accepting riders and currently makes stops at or near your workplace, please contact us for more information about joining.

If the van is full, we can add your name to our waiting list. We will contact you if seats become available or if another van forms on the same route.

Call the PTC at 770.394.4540 or email us at vanpool@perimetergo.org.

VANPOOLS IN FORMATION:

Updated: 6/4/09

- Name
- Hometown
- Work Address
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Work Hours & Flexibility

Call the PTC at 770.394.4540 or email us at vanpool@perimetergo.org.