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New incentives are available to support vanpools in the Portland, Oregon region. Contact information and links for vanpool services.

Driving alone on crowded highways can be an expensive, frustrating experience that increases congestion and pollution. Commuting in a Metro VanPool van:

• Saves money on car maintenance, fuel and insurance
• Eliminates the stress of driving
• Reduces traffic congestion and air pollution

A vanpool is a group of five to 15 people who share their commute. The vanpool travels from home (or a prearranged meeting place) to work, school, or other destinations. Vanpools can be started by groups of commuters or their employers... Learn how to start a vanpool

The Metro VanPool program coordinates vanpool services for commuters who travel into or within the Portland, Oregon metropolitan region and Southwest Washington for work or school.

Vanpool incentives help commuters "Drive less. Save more."

Vanpooling with a Metro VanPool can cost a quarter of what you would pay to drive alone! Metro VanPool helps make vanpooling even more economical with a new incentive program that pays for 50 percent of the basic monthly van lease cost, not including fuel. Passengers split the remaining costs. Monthly costs per rider, including fuel, are $60 to $95 for a 30-mile roundtrip, compared to $266 a month to drive alone.

To qualify for a Metro VanPool incentive, the vanpool must:

Reduce your stress

According to surveys, most workers believe their commute is the most stressful part of their workday. It's no wonder when the average commuter spends eight hours each week behind the wheel of a car, the equivalent of working one extra day per week. In contrast, vanpool riders can relax, read the newspaper, work on their laptop, or just take a nap. There are fewer worries about traffic, vehicle reliability or getting to work on time. And vanpool riders travel with the satisfaction that they are doing their part to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.

Emergency Ride Home

If a family emergency occurs before it is time for your vanpool to return home, then your ride is only a phone call away. Metro VanPool provides participants a free emergency ride home in a cab.

Current vanpool routes and schedules

There may already be a Metro VanPool that meets your commute needs... View vanpool schedules

Need assistance?

Regional Travel Options Program
503-813-7566
rto@oregonmetro.gov