City Launches New VanGo Vanpooling Incentive Program

Contact Information

• Jeff Puckett, Transportation Demand Management Specialist, 970-416-8062, [email protected]

FORT COLLINS, Colo. - The City of Fort Collins, in partnership with The North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (NFRMPO) and Colorado State University (CSU), is excited to announce a new incentive program for VanGo Vanpooling service users. Effective immediately, up to 30 new participants can receive a $100 monthly subsidy for up to six months when they sign up for this eco-friendly commute option.

VanGo Vanpooling, a nationally recognized program, currently operates over 20 routes serving nearly 100 commuters from Northern Colorado to destinations along the front range and plains. This service aims to reduce traffic congestion and pollution while offering numerous benefits to both commuters and employers.

Benefits for commuters:

• Shared driving responsibilities
• Ability to relax, work, or sleep during commute
• Federal commuter tax benefits
• Access to HOV lanes with 3+ riders
• Guaranteed ride home
• Professional fleet maintenance
• Reduced wear and tear on personal vehicles

Benefits for employers:

• More refreshed employees ready for work
• Decreased on-site shift change traffic
• Freed up parking spaces for visitors
• Support for climate action and sustainability initiatives

VanGo fares range from $98 to $362 per month, depending on the distance between origin and destination zones. Part-time fares are also available for those with flexible schedules.

To participate, commuters can create an online profile at vangovanpools.org This link opens in a new browser tabto find vanpools matched specifically for them. The platform also allows users to track their commute, view savings and environmental benefits, and access information about other transit options including Park-n-Rides, bus routes, and bike routes.

This initiative supports the City's commitment to climate action and sustainability by providing an easy-to-use solution that reduces transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions and tracks the savings.

For more information and to sign up, visit: vangovanpools.org/rp2/Home/Home This link opens in a new browser tab

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