VanpoolingVanpooling 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 = $210.40 ea 6 riders = $175.33 ea 7 riders = $150.29 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 riders• 50% off first month• 30% off second month• 20% off third month
• Cost after 36 Commuting Solutions 1st 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: 2525 13th St.• Number of seats: 4
• Ft. Collins to Boulder• Destination: 6300 Diagonal Hwy• Number of seats: 1
Questions?
Contact Information
Tim Kitchell36 Commuting Solutions Marketing &
Education [email protected]
303-604-4385
36commutingsolutions.org
Vride.com