‘POOL REWARDSEXPANDING RIDESHARING

Commuter Connections Transportation Demand Management

Program▪ Alleviate Congestion on existing roads▪ Ridematching▪ Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)▪ Employer Outreach▪ Bike To Work Day

The Need (Identified)…

What? Provide incentives for new carpools

Why? Strengthen and grow interest in

Ridesharing▪ Congestion Relief▪ Capitalize on HOV facilities▪ Increase in Air Quality

Who (else)? Atlanta, GA Los Angeles, CA

Incentivizing a Change

Commuter Connections ‘Pool Rewards September 2009 – Program Begins▪ Corridor Specific based on Congestion

March 2010 ▪ Corridor restrictions lifted

Current Participation Statistics (November 2011)• 12 Active carpools in the ‘Pool Rewards program• 27 Active participants in the ‘Pool Rewards program• 21 Initiating participants are seeking partners• Completed Program:• 13 Individuals• 5 Carpools

• Paid:• 14 Individuals• 6 Carpools

• 103 applicants were rejected from the program• Prior participation in alternate commute modes

Pool Rewards: Steps to Apply – Select “Join Pool Rewards”

Pool Rewards: Select “Register” or “Join” a Carpool

Pool Rewards: Steps to Apply – Review Rules and Guidelines

Pool Rewards: Steps to Apply – Submit all Required Information

Pool Rewards: Steps to Apply – Look for Partners

Pool Rewards: Logging trips – Establishing Your Profile

Pool Rewards: Log Your Commute

Pool Rewards Follow-Up Questionnaire:

Pool Rewards Follow-Up Questionnaire:

Pool Rewards Follow-Up Questionnaire:

Pool Rewards Follow-Up Questionnaire:

Pool Rewards Follow-Up Questionnaire:

Pool Rewards Follow-Up Questionnaire:

Stephen FinafrockMetropolitan Washington Council of Governments

777 N. Capitol Street, Suite 300Washington, DC 20002

(202) 962-3385(800) 745-7433