General Lab Information

RideShare Opportunities for BNLers

Why share a ride to and from the Lab each day?

Save on fuel
Avoid heavy traffic
Fewer miles on your vehicle
Reduce pollution
Guaranteed ride

Brookhaven Lab employees can use the 511NYRideshare Program to find a Lab rideshare partner. To get started, register and create a ridematch profile with your contact details, commute schedule, and preferences. Then, use the matching service to connect with potential partners and arrange a ride.

After finding potential rideshare matches, contact the individuals identified to discuss possible rideshare arrangements using the ridesharing tips.

If you have questions about ridesharing, please contact Doreen Carlson, Brookhaven Lab’s RideShare Coordinator (dcarlson@bnl.gov or Ext. 7886).

Guaranteed Ride Program

If a ride falls through, 511NY Rideshare Program users may qualify for the 511NYRideshare Guaranteed Ride Program (via Uber or Lyft) for a ride home.

This program is available to Brookhaven Lab employees, contractors, and U.S. Department of Energy-Brookhaven Site Office staff who participate in ridesharing, vanpooling, walking, or biking and have completed the 511NY Rideshare Registration.

See eligibility and rules

Things to consider when ridesharing

  • Keep your car clean for passengers.
  • Which days you will be ridesharing.
  • Ensure all drivers have full insurance coverage.
  • Driver rotations (i.e. daily, weekly?).
  • Pickup time and location.
  • Contact your rideshare partner(s) when running late.
  • Preferred routes.
  • Ride schedule adjustments during inclement weather.
  • Sharing contact information.
  • Shared driving costs for non-drivers.
  • Be courteous to others in your rideshare group. Don't eat, drink, vape, or smoke without permission from driver.
  • Let other members know when your schedule changes.

When you don't have your car at work

Call Ext. 2714 to use the Lab's Courtesy Shuttle for on-site trips.

For short on-site trips, consider using the Borrow-a-Bike program.