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What is a Vanpool?

A vanpool is a group of 5 to 15 individuals who regularly travel to work together. Each passenger pays a monthly fare to ride in the van. Fares are based on the average monthly miles driven, the cost of the vanpool lease, and fuel expenses.

Vanpool Incentives

To encourage more vanpools in our region, LTD’s Employer Program provides a subsidy of up to $675 per month to each van to offset the lease price.

In addition, military personnel and federal employees are eligible for the federal Transportation Incentive Program (TIP) benefit which provides up to $280 per month, per person to be used on qualifying transportation options like vanpools. Learn more about the program at transportation.gov .

Emergencies Are Covered

Worried about unexpected emergencies? Vanpool passengers are eligible for the free Emergency Ride Home program in case of a qualifying emergency.

Ready to get started with Vanpool?

Join a current vanpool or form a new vanpool with a few simple steps:

  1. Talk to co-workers. Start by talking to co-workers to find at least four additional people who have a similar commute and want to save money by sharing the ride with you. You may also search the ride-matching tool Get There Oregon to find people outside of your organization who have a similar commute.
  2. Find drivers. From your group of commuters, find two or more volunteers with good driving records. One driver is “primary” and the other is “backup.” All drivers must complete a free Van Driver Orientation provided through Commute with Enterprise. 
  3. Contact us. Once you have enough commuters, contact us at Vanpool@LTD.org or call 541-682-6183.
  4. Relax! That’s all there is to forming a vanpool! Other than some paperwork to complete, you’re ready to start saving.

Contact Us

Have questions? Send us an email: Vanpool@LTD.org