Overview

A vanpool is a group of 8-15 commuters who share a ride in a van leased through the PTC and a third-party van provider.  By leasing through us, your group will get a much lower rate than if you rented a van independently.

Similar to a carpool arrangement, your vanpool group decides when and where to meet in the mornings.  You may have passengers from just one company, or you might decide to make another stop at a nearby office.  One member of your group volunteers to be the primary driver: the van goes home with them each night, and they get special privileges like personal use of the van on weekends.  At least one other person must become an approved alternate driver.

The fare per passenger varies on the number of people riding and the van vendor you use. Riders also share the cost of gas.  The PTC will help get quotes from the vendors for van groups to evaluate. Riders who switch from driving alone to vanpool are eligible for the Cash for Commuters program, where they can earn up to $100 for changing their commute mode. For every vanpool formed, 7-14 cars are removed from the road, making vanpools one of the Perimeter’s best tools for reducing traffic congestion.

Calculate Your Savings

To compare the savings of driving alone, carpooling and vanpooling try out theCommute Calculator.

Health Benefits

Commuting by vanpool is also good on your nerves. You can read, sleep, or catch up on some work- while someone else drives using HOV lanes.  Arrive at work and home without the stress of rush hour.

Vanpool Formation 101

The PTC can host an event at your workplace to find riders for a vanpool.  Lunch ‘n Learns, Meet your Match and Zipcode parties can bring people together who are interested in vanpooling.  Once a core group of seven or eight interested employees is identified, the PTC can help you get your van on the road.  If you need a few more riders, we’ll search our database, but we will need your help to form a core group first.

Regional Subsidies

Douglas County and Cherokee County each provide a vanpool subsidy and a free gas card for qualifying residents.

Current PTC Vanpools

Origin	Destination	Work Hours	Meeting Location/Time
CHEROKEE Woodstock #28744	Arby’s/GenOn (Mirant): 1155 Perimeter Center WestConcourse Office Park: 5 Concourse PkwyAutotrader.com: 245 Perimeter Center Pkwy	7:00am–4:00pm	6:10am: Publix1430 Towne Lake Pkwy 6:30am: First Baptist Church11905 Highway 92
DOUGLAS  Douglasville #94	Northside Hospital: 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd NEChildren’s Healthcare: 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd NEGlenridge Highlands: 5555 Glenridge Connector	7:00am–4:00pm	6:00am: Douglas CountyPark & RideLee Road & I-20
DOUGLAS  Douglasville #115	Perimeter Center EastSunTrust on Perimeter Center WestCox Enterprises 6205 Peachtree Dunwoody Road	7:30am-4:00pm	6:15am: Douglas County Transportation Center8800 Dorris Road
DOUGLAS  Douglasville #63	1000 Abernathy RoadThe Art Institute 100 Embassy Row  Embassy Row (and office locations in the area)	7:30am-4:00pm	6:10am: Douglas CountyPark & RideLee Road & I-20
DOUGLAS  Douglasville #75	Ravinia One Ravinia DrivePerimeter Summit 1001 Summit DriveMcGraw Hill 4170 Ashford-Dunwoody Road	7:30am-4:00pm	6:15am: Douglas County Transportation Center8800 Dorris Road
DOUGLAS   Douglasville #68	St Joseph’s Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road	7:00am–4:00pm	Post Rd & I-20 5:45amLee Rd & I-20 6:00am
DOUGLAS   Douglasville #74	Glenlake area	7:30am-4:30pm	K-Mart (Hwy 5) 5:50am

 

See a van that fits your schedule? If the van is accepting riders and currently makes stops at or near your workplace, please contact us for more information about joining.  Call us at 770.394.4540 or email info@perimetergo.org.  You can also register in the MyRideSmart.com database and indicate your interest in vanpools.