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RIDESHARE - Program information

RIDESHARE brings commuters together and is a free service provided by the State of Wisconsin.

"Feelin' Better Already!"

• It's a good feeling when we can save on fuel, general car maintenance, oil changes, parking and tires.
• It's a good feeling when we know we are doing something good for our environment and congestion problems.
• It's a really good feeling if we can arrive at work less hassled from the morning commute, having enjoyed social conversation with a commuting companion.

If you're "Feelin' Better Already" about the advantages the program has for you, register now!

How it works

Your origin, destination, and work times are processed to provide a list of possible carpool or bike buddy matches as well as convenient park and ride lots along your route. Madison commuters can also check for vanpool matches and transit information.

• Brochure - for commuters
• Brochure - for employers (350 KB)

The software maps your location and then finds potential matches within parameters chosen by you. Matches can be refined by altering the search parameters and time flexibility you set.

Your match report will show individuals with similar commutes and work hours. Simply contact the people on your list to see if they are willing to share a ride or if they are interested in biking together.

Use the carpool/bike buddy tips to help you get started on the right foot. Keep in mind that using alternate transportation even one day a week can be beneficial.

Bike buddies are matched by levels of biking experience.

Once you are registered with the program, there are some features that can enhance your experience with the program.

• At any time you can log back in and rerun match lists, update your profile, choose to participate in other program features, or delete your registration.
• If you would like to determine your environmental or financial savings by using alternative transportation, you can record your commute each day through a message that comes to your smart phone or email.
• In addition, you can log in through Facebook and also see the public information of those who you match with.

Up-to-date match lists

If you change addresses or employers, log in to change your information or contact us. That helps others who are looking for matches to be assured of accurate information on their report.

All participants are automatically asked by email or by letter to review and update their record whenever they have not used the on-line service for a year.

Security

When you register you decide whether to use your home address or a nearby intersection as your origin. You choose how you want to be contacted either by cell phone, work phone, and/or email.

Your home address and phone number will be kept confidential from future applicants who receive your name as a possible match. Your information is never sold or used for any other purpose.

Deleting your information from the RIDESHARE program

If you are registered with RIDESHARE and would like to have your name removed from matching, log in and follow the online process to delete your information or contact us.

Non-discrimination

No one shall be denied the opportunity to participate because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, nor the presence of any disability.

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Questions about the content of this page, contact:
Karen Schmiechen, karen.schmiechen@dot.wi.gov
Last modified: September 27, 2011