Carpooling Tips

Consider the following when discussing possible rideshare arrangements

• What days will you carpool?
• Do all drivers have full insurance coverage?
• How will driving responsibilities be rotated (i.e. daily or weekly)?
• Where and when will riders be picked up?
• How long should the driver wait, if a rider is not at the designated pickup point?
• What are the best routes to designated pickup points?
• Identify alternative routes to avoid congested roads.
• How will rideshare schedules be adjusted during inclement weather?
• Sharing home, cell, and work phone numbers.
• If members do not share the driving, how will you share driving costs?
• Will eating and/or smoking be allowed in the car?

Tips for a successful carpool

• Be courteous to others in your carpool.
• Respect any restrictions members have agreed on, such as smoking, eating or drinking.
• Always be on time.
• Call other members if you are sick or running late.
• Let other members know when you must stay late or leave early.
• Let members know when you will be away on business or vacation.
• If only one person does the driving, share the commuting costs.
• Fill your gas tank before you leave.
• Give yourself extra time when driving in bad weather and adjust pickup schedules accordingly.
• Decide on a radio station/music you'd like to listen to in advance
• Keep your car clean for passengers.

When you don't have your car at work

• Give yourself extra time if you plan to walk to meetings or share a ride with someone else who is attending the same meeting.
• Call extension 2714 to use the BNL Courtesy Shuttlefor on-site trips between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• For short on-site trips, use a Department/Division assigned bicycle or walk, when weather permits.
• If possible, try not to schedule meetings late in the day.
• If you are attending a late day meeting, inform others attending the meeting that you may need to leave early.
• Use on-site banking, postal, and food servicesto reduce the need for midday off-site trips.
• Bring your lunch to work. Most buildings have refrigerators and microwaves.