Forming A New Vanpool
All you need is yourself and a minimum of 5 other committed commuters to form a new vanpool!
Tips to finding fellow vanpoolers:
- Email co-workers or post notices at work.
- Talk to co-workers about forming a vanpool.
- Post notices in nearby buildings and have those interested contact you.
- Contact the VanGo™ Program Manager and find out if there are people near your work or home who are on a vanpool waiting list.
Once you have the five people identified:
- Set up a brief planning meeting to decide on a time and place to meet.
- Choose your drivers and coordinator (it’s easier than it sounds).
- Complete your signup forms (both online and printable forms are available).
- Sit back and enjoy the savings – and the ride!
Joining a vanpool
There are nearly 84 established VanGo™ routes in the North Front Range – carrying employees between Ft. Collins, Greeley, Longmont, Boulder and locations throughout Denver. While vanpoolers often become long-time members, there are times that circumstances change for riders and a seat becomes available. Look for open seats on any of the current vanpool routes listed in this section. You can email the VanGo™ Program directly if you find a vanpool that would work for you!
Tips for a Successful Vanpool
Vanpools that have lasted successfully over time share the following characteristics.
Drivers and back up drivers are:
- Responsible
- Organized
- Dependable
Routes and schedules are established and include:
- Between 1 and 4 safe pickup and drop-off locations
- Established pickup and drop-off times
- Rules for how long the van will wait at pickup locations
Vanpool policies of non-smoking and mandatory seatbelt use are enforced. Plus group vanpool guidelines are established and enforced, such as:
- Eating and drinking restrictions
- Radio and music use
- Agreement regarding stopping to pick up coffee or food items