What is a carpool?

It is two or more people sharing a ride to a common or nearby destination. Carpooling is easy, inexpensive, and flexible. The Lloyd District carpool permit costs only $45.  See application form link below.

What are some of the advantages of carpooling?

• Over 150 on-street spaces are reserved for Lloyd District carpools from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Monday-Friday
• Sharing the costs of gas, parking and related expenses with just one other person
  saves each of you 50 percent on your commute costs
• Carpooling reduces wear and tear on your vehicle
• Carpooling may result in lower insurance rates. Check with your insurance agent.

What's CarpoolMatchNW.org?

CarpoolMatchNW.org is a web site dedicated to the fine art of carpooling. If you are without a carpool partner or would like to add another partner to your carpool, you can register yourself and your preferences (for example, a non-smoking car) and find others in your area who are looking to carpool. It is safe and secure, and you are responsible for how much information you give to your matches. You can communicate via e-mail (or phone if you wish to provide that information) and decide if the person on the other side of the computer is the carpool partner of your dreams.

Vanpool Information

C-TRAN now offers Vanpool Service from Clark County

C-TRAN will lease either a 7 PAX or 12 PAX van to any group of commuters whose commute starts, stops, or passes through our service area. In exchange for a low monthly lease, commuters get the van and all the fuel, insurance, and maintenance needed to operate the van.

It combines the convenience of the personal automobile at the price of a bus pass while providing all the normal benefits of taking transit.

Go to C-TRAN's web site for more information: www.c-tran.com/vanpool.html

Are there other ridesharing resources available to me?

Zipcar
Zipcar is the nation's oldest and largest personal mobility club, providing its members access to a fleet of vehicles conveniently located across a metropolitan area. Flexible pricing plans allow members to reserve and drive a car whenever they want, while Zipcar covers the cost of the vehicle, insurance, gas, parking and maintenance.

Forget expensive parking, traffic headaches or the other hassles of car ownership. With Zipcar, you have the freedom and convenience of car ownership without the cost and hassles.  We have vehicles in downtown and Northwest Portland, the Lloyd District, close-in eastside neighborhoods and downtown Vancouver.

How do I find a carpool partner?

The City of Portland has developed a comprehensive web site to assist commuters in finding potential carpool partners in their immediate area. Visit CarpoolMatchNW.org and register for free - it's quick, convenient and gives you great flexibility in finding a carpool partner.  If you have any questions or are having trouble accessing this page, contact the TMA for assistance.


For more information on carpooling in the Lloyd District refer to the following web site(s):

www.portlandonline.com/shared/cfm/image.cfm?id=96724

http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?&a=98116&c=39987

I have an established carpool; how can I get an on-street carpool parking permit?

• Complete and submit a carpool parking permit application
• Stop by the TMA office for an application
• Call TriMet for the nearest location, (503) 227-7665

Carpool-related links:

	CarpoolMatchNW.org
	Zipcar

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