Challenge Yourself This Rideshare Week - It's Guaranteed to Pay Off! October 5 - 9, 2009

Rideshare Week is a nationally recognized event promoting alternative commute choices to driving alone such as carpooling, vanpooling, taking public transportation, walking, teleworking, or bicycling to work.  Join commuters nationwide this Rideshare Week and replace your solo commute with a cheaper, less stressful and more environmentally friendly alternative. Rideshare Week 2009 is sponsored in part by Barona Resort & Casino. Other sponsors include VPSI, Inc., Green Cruiser Electric Bicycles, Women's Bureau, SAIC, Enterprise Rideshare, and Cloud 9 SuperShuttle.

Take the Challenge – start a carpool or vanpool and experience the benefits first hand! SANDAG’s regional transportation assistance program can get you started by helping you find a carpool partner or set up a vanpool.

As an added benefit, win great prizes for starting a carpool or vanpool in the month of October.  There’s something for everyone!

• “I started carpooling and I won.”  Using the new RideMatcher tool find a carpool buddy and be entered into a prize drawing. 
• “I joined a vanpool and I saved.” Start a new vanpool and receive a free $100 gas card.
• “I helped my company go green.”  Business owners, HR managers, facility managers--attend the Rideshare Week Employer Forum on October 7 and learn how to start a commuter program or improve an existing one.  For more information on the forum, or to RSVP, contact Deborah Jones at djo@sandag.org.

Sign up throughout the month of October and you will be entered in the prize drawing. Prizes include two electric bicycles, a $500 Westfield gift certificate, a relaxing day at the spa, and much more! See a complete list of available prizes.

Carpool Challenge Contest Rules

Vanpool Challenge Participation Guidelines

Winners' Eligibility & Release of Liability Form