CU Transportation supports vanpooling to campus by helping form vans and by providing both monetary subsidies and free parking to make it more affordable and accessible to all staff.
What is a vanpool and is a driver provided?
- A vanpool is a group of 5-7 people with similar commute routes and work schedules, who share a vanÌýprovided by either (Denver Metro area) or (Northern Front Range)
- A monthly fee covers all costs, including gas, parking, maintenance, and insurance.
- A driver is not provided. Driving responsibilities are shared by at least two or more vanpool members
- Meet-up location(s), the route and driving responsibilities are flexible and up to the van membersÌýto agree on
Why should I vanpool?
Compared to driving, vanpoolers save hundreds of dollars a year in gas, maintenance, and parking fees.Ìý
- You get the van, or a ride in one. It's like having your own vehicle, but no wear and tear
- Gas, insurance, roadside assistance and maintenance are paid for
- Free parking for the van in select CU lots
- Guaranteed Ride Home - Emergency while at work? You can take a free cab ride home
What does it cost?
The amount you pay depends on which program you are in. The majority of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê staff will have access to Way to GoÌýand pay either $20 or $50 a month.Ìý Those living north of Longmont have varying fee rates.ÌýAll staff receive at least $35 in subsidies from CU and the City of Boulder no matter which vanpool program they participate in.
- (Denver Metro area) - $50 per month for most staff.Ìý $20 for Front-line Service Employees (eligibility information can be foundÌýon Human Resource’s website).ÌýPaying is done via payroll deduction for CU Staff, or online for temporary employees.
- (Northern Front Range) - Monthly fee is dependent on commute distance from origin to destination. Contact VanGo for pricing. Let them know you are from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê to get a quote with the CU and City or Boulder incentives deducted.
Getting started or have questions?
If interested in starting or joining a van, please fill out this short . For more detailed questions, call Clark Rider at 303-735-7874 or email buffscommute@colorado.edu