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RIDESHARE - program information

Security | Match lists | Deleting your information | Non-discriminating

"Feelin' Better Already!"

• It's a good feeling when we can save on fuel, general car maintenance, oil changes, parking and tires.
• It's a good feeling when we know we are doing something good for our environment and congestion problems.
• It's a really good feeling if we can arrive at work less hassled from the morning commute, having enjoyed social conversation with a commuting companion.

How it works

RIDESHARE brings commuters together. Your origin and destination are processed and used to provide a list of possible carpool or bike buddy matches as well as convenient park and ride lots along your route. Madison commuters can also check for vanpool matches. The software maps your location and then finds potential matches within parameters chosen by you. These matches can be altered by refining the parameters.

Your match report will show individuals with similar commutes and work hours. Simply contact the people on your list to see if they are willing to share a ride or if they are interested in biking together. Use the carpool/bike buddy tips to help you get started on the right foot. Keep in mind that using alternate transportation even one day a week can be beneficial.

Origins and destinations in the southern half of Wisconsin, some north central counties, and northern Illinois counties can be mapped specifically by address for potential matches. Other areas match by zip code.

Bike buddies are matched by levels of biking experience.

RIDESHARE is a free service provided by the State of Wisconsin.

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Security 

When you register you decide whether to use your home address or a nearby intersection as your origin. You choose how you want to be contacted either by cell phone, work phone, and/or e-mail. Your home address and phone number will be kept confidential from future applicants who receive your name as a possible match. Your information is never sold or used for any other purpose.

Up-to-date match lists

If you change addresses or employers, contact us or log back in to change your information. That helps others who are looking for matches to be assured of accurate information on their report. All participants are automatically asked by e-mail or by letter to review and update their record whenever they have not used the on-line service for a year.

Deleting your information 

If you are no longer interested in the RIDESHARE program contact us or log in and follow the process to delete your information.

Non-discrimination

No one shall be denied the opportunity to participate because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, nor the presence of any disability.

And now...

If you are "Feelin' Better Already" about the advantages the program has for you, you can register.

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Questions about the content of this page:
Karen Schmiechen, karen.schmiechen@dot.state.wi.us
Last modified: July 21, 2008