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ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Transportation supports vanpooling to campus by helping form vans and by providing both monetary subsidies and free parking to make it more affordable and accessible to all staff.

What is a vanpool and is a driver provided?

• A vanpool is a group of 5-7 people with similar commute routes and work schedules, who share a van provided by either (Denver Metro area) or (Northern Front Range)
• A monthly fee covers all costs, including gas, parking, maintenance, and insurance.
• A driver is not provided. Driving responsibilities are shared by at least two or more vanpool members
• Meet-up location(s), the route and driving responsibilities are flexible and up to the van members to agree on

Why should I vanpool?

Compared to driving, vanpoolers save hundreds of dollars a year in gas, maintenance, and parking fees. 

• You get the van, or a ride in one. It's like having your own vehicle, but no wear and tear
• Gas, insurance, roadside assistance and maintenance are paid for
• Free parking for the van in select ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ lots
• Guaranteed Ride Home - Emergency while at work? You can take a free cab ride home

What does it cost?

The amount you pay depends on which program you are in. The majority of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder staff will have access to Way to Go and pay either $20 or $50 a month.  Those living north of Longmont have varying fee rates. All staff receive at least $35 in subsidies from ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ and the City of Boulder no matter which vanpool program they participate in.

• (Denver Metro area) - $50 per month for most staff.  $20 for Front-line Service Employees (eligibility information can be found on Human Resource’s website). Paying is done via payroll deduction for ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Staff, or online for temporary employees.
• (Northern Front Range) - Monthly fee is dependent on commute distance from origin to destination. Contact VanGo for pricing. Let them know you are from ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder to get a quote with the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ and City or Boulder incentives deducted.

Getting started or have questions?

If interested in starting or joining a van, please fill out this short . For more detailed questions, call Clark Rider at 303-735-7874 or email buffscommute@colorado.edu