Carpooling & Rideshare
Carpooling and rideshare benefit not only those who share the ride, but all drivers, taxpayers and area residents. First, by encouraging high-occupancy travel (that is, more passengers in fewer vehicles) high-occupancy vehicles (HOV) can help ease congestion in heavily traveled metropolitan areas. Second, by reducing the traffic burden on highways, HOV lanes can help defer costly expansion projects. Third, by reducing the number of vehicles on the road, HOV lanes and carpools can help reduce the extent of exhaust emissions and contribute to cleaner air.
Carpooling and/or rideshare is a very eco-friendly, time-saving and economical activity for people commuting to work daily, parents responsible for transporting kids to and from school and activities and many other individuals.
(Source: DOT / Photo: MCCAIG/iStockphoto)
Articles about Carpooling & Rideshare
Tue, Dec 13 2011 at 11:07 AM EST
Personal car-sharing spreads from California to Oregon and, very soon, to a neighborhood near you. The concept of hiring out your own vehicle has proven wildly popular here and around the globe.Thu, Oct 13 2011 at 2:06 PM EST
The biggest excuse used when asked why people don't carpool, 'I wouldn't know how to start!' We'll eliminate some of the question marks for you.Wed, Jul 20 2011 at 5:22 PM EST
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Car sharing service Zipcar will be adding Toyota Prius plug-in hybrids to its fleet.Thu, Jan 13 2011 at 6:36 PM EST
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