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VANPOOL PROGRAM
October 2012
OVERVIEW
• News and updates• High pollution advisory dates
• Clean Air Campaign Awards & Luncheon
• Rideshare Month
• Commuter Club Cards
• Public Hearings
• Vanpool Program
• Recap – Q & A
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HPA UPDATE
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9 HPA days!
Sayounara Summer season!
• August 7, 9 & 10 - Ozone• July 20 - Ozone• June 1 - Ozone• May 25 – PM 10• May 20 - Ozone• May 11 & 12 – Ozone
Winter Pollution Season is here!• October 1 – March 31• Particulate Matter & Carbon Monoxide
CLEAN AIR CAMPAIGN AWARDS
Registration deadline is today!
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RIDESHARE MONTH
• ShareTheRide Contest has GREAT prizes!
• Employer challenge was October 7 – 13!
• Winners to be announced soon.
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FARE CHANGE MEETINGS
• Proposed fare increase for March 1, 2013
• Valley Metro is considering a fare change to increase fare revenue to support operations.
• A fare increase is necessary to preserve service.
• List of public meetings and hearing at http://www.valleymetro.org/farechange.
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CANAL CONVERGENCE BIKE RIDE
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• Free event Sunday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m.
• Leisurely ride from Priest & Washington to Scottsdale Waterfront – 17 miles RT
• Poetry, history, humor, brunch!
• www.canalconvergence.comor search Facebook for Canal Convergence bike ride
VANPOOL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
• Six to fifteen commuters
• Drivers are volunteers
• Riders pay a monthly fare
WHAT IS A VANPOOL?
FACT & FICTION
What it is…• For daily commuting
• Typically long distance – 15+ miles
• Minimal stops
• It’s a big carpool
What it is not…• A shuttle service
• Dial-A-Ride
• One-trip option
• Restricted to one employer
• Valley Metro owns the vehicles
• Drivers sign an agreement
• Someone takes financial responsibility Primary driver or your employer or a rider
• Fares are based on:
1. Van size
2. Number of riders
3. Monthly commute miles
4. Fuel costs
HOW VANPOOLS WORK
LOGISTICS
• Pick up points & route
• Food & drinks
• Smoking
• Seating
• Radio stations
Each group sets its own “Rules of the Road.”
• Gasoline (paid by driver out of fares)
• Repairs, maintenance & insurance
• Roadside assistance, loaner vans
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• In addition to employer-provided GRH
• Two rides/year - Cab fare reimbursement
MONTHLY FARES INCLUDE
• Ford E150 & E350 vans
• 8-, 9-, 12-, 14- or 15-passenger vans
• V-8 Engine, automatic transmission
• Power steering & brakes
• Cruise control
• Front & Rear A/C
• Remote control mirrors
• Cloth seats, fully carpeted
• Fiberglass running boards with entry lights
• Tinted windows
• AM/FM radio & CD player
OUR FLEET
INTERESTING STATISTICS• There are 370 active vanpools
• Average 9 riders/van traveling 34 miles one-way
• Average rider pays less than $25/week
• Reducing 126,000 miles daily
• Avoiding 5,755 pounds of air pollutants daily
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SAMPLE - FARE CALCULATION
Assume:
• 9 passenger van with 8 paying riders
• Traveling 30 miles each way
• Gasoline at $3.50 per gallon
• Commuting 5 days per week
Each rider would pay $92.50 per month Or $23.88 per week
AAA COST COMPARISON
OPERATING COST
GAS, MAINTENANCE & TIRES
VEHICLE TYPE PER MILE COST MONTHLY
SUV 22.31 ¢/MILE $290
19.31 ¢/MILE $251Mini Van
OWNERSHIP COST
INSURANCE, FINANCING,DEPRECIATION, ETC
VEHICLE TYPE COST PER YEAR MONTHLY
SUV $7,738 PER YEAR $458
Mini Van $6,404 PER YEAR $369
VANPOOL $92.50
SOURCE: AAA 2010 YOUR DRIVING COST (WWW.AAA.COM)
THE PARTNERSHIP• More than 20 years
• Manager: Becky Stull
• Dawn, Sarah, Shyla, and Trish
• Responsible for:
• Reporting – National Transit Database
• Driver agreements
• Collecting fares
• Maintenance and incident management
• Minimum age: 25
• Valid drivers license (No CDL required)
• Good driving record last 3 years
• Established credit rating – responsible person only or employer
DRIVER REQUIREMENTS
• Contact person for Valley Metro/VPSI
• Keep van clean & fueled
• Collect fares & make monthly payments
• Submit monthly report
• Schedule maintenance when due
DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Free commute
• Up to 300 miles personal use of the van (not including gas)
DRIVER’S BENEFITS
RIDER TIPS• “You’ll save time, money…and you’ll
have a built-in excuse to get out of late afternoon meetings!” Ryan H.
• “I always told myself my work schedule wouldn’t fit (a vanpool). Now I find I’m able to manage my time accordingly and am more efficient at work.” Jonathan B.
• “Be tolerant of the quirks of other riders. The best vans are full of people who like each other.” Scott M.
• “Join ASAP.” Michael N.
RIDER FAVORITESWhen asked their favorite thing about vanpooling, riders said:
• “It’s so easy! I don’t have to do anything but show up.” Robert M.
• “My commute costs are reduced 60 to 70% by vanpooling.” Aaron C.
• “I love it when I’m in a meeting that runs long and I get to play the vanpool card. Gotta go catch the van!” Carol S.
• “I haven’t had a car payment in 7 years.” Doug C.
FINDING A VANPOOL
• Register at sharetheride.com
• Enter your commute profile
• Click:
• Then Click:
• Find van(s) that work for you and call vRide or email [email protected]
FORMING A VANPOOL• No vanpools in ShareTheRide?
• Try matching with multiple carpoolers
• Talk to friends & co-workers
• Hang a “Riders Wanted” poster in your break room
• Talk to your Human Resources department
OTHER RESOURCES
• Valley Metro Business Services team
• Neighborhood newsletter
• Nearby businesses
(602) 262-RIDE (7433) [email protected]
QUESTIONS?
RECAP
• News & Updates
• Vanpool Program
• Questions?
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No in person meetings in November & December.Webinars November 28 & December 12.
In person meetings resume in 2013 – details to come!