Cal Poly Student Rideshare Program

[Admin]

General Information of Cal Poly Pomona's Student Rideshare Program

Originally Posted by Brochure

You Can Make A Difference!
Cal Poly Rideshare

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What is Cal Poly Pomona's Student Rideshare Program?
The student population of Cal Poly Pomona is over 17,5000 and growing. If each student shared the ride with just one other student, we could substantially reduce the number of vehicles coming on campus.

Student Ridesharing accomplishes two very important goals:
(1) Smog reduction in Southern California.
(2) Ease of traffic congestion on campus.

Cal Poly Pomona's Student Rideshare program is committed to helping students share the ride to school. We recognize the need to help both the short and long distance commuter change old commuting habits. Our program can show you just how easy it can be to rideshare.


Are there benefits to Carpooling?
Yes. Of course the most recognizable benefit to student carpooling is preferred parking. No more searching for a parking spot and no more parking far, far away. Student Rideshare signs have been posted in Lots D and J. You may park in the preferred parking lots on the days you carpool.

The other benefits to carpooling are sometimes overlooked, but are very important:

1. Money - Carpooling saves wear and tear on your car. It also saves on fuel costs.
2. Stress - "Misery loves company" as the saying goes, and it's much easier to tolerate traffic frustrations with a carpool partner.
3. Time - Think of all the time you waste comuting to and from school. Wouldn't it be nice to be able to sit back and let someone else drive while you study?
4. Clean Air - More than 60 percent of the toxic emissions causing smog are from automobiles. Reduce the cars and reduce the smog.

What if I Don't Have a Rideshare Partner?
It's easy to find carpool partners. Simply fill out the Student Rideshare Commuter Data form and you will receive a matchlist..absolutel y free.
The Rideshare Office has a computer database that can match people by city, zip code, major or even the route you take to Cal Poly Pomona. The print-outs include the current class schedule times for each person on your mathclist.
Confidential information, such as your actual address or social security number, will not appear on the matchlist.


How Do I Get Started?
Sign up for Student Rideshare by contacting the campus Rideshare Office, building 98 (CLA), room B1-45.

The Rideshare office will issue each registered member of a carpool a special Rideshare parking decal good for the current school quarter. The Rideshare decal attaches to the bottom stripe of your Cal Poly Pomona student parking permit.

On the days you carpool, you must stop by the Parking Booth in front of the CLA building to obtain a daily Rideshare pass. This daily pass is date-stamped and must be displayed face-up on the dashboard of your vehicle.

To park in Student Rideshare Parking, the carpool needs to display both a student parking permit (with a Rideshare decal attached) and a daily Rideshare pass.


Does it Really Matter?
Imagine a freeway not clogged with traffic. Imagine blue skies and clean air. Imagine a pleasant commute to Cal Poly Pomona.
Together wecan make a difference. Each time you carpool you are helping to reduce air pollution. Try to rideshare even one day a week and everyone benefits; you, your car, your environment and your health!

[Admin]

Additional Informtion regarding Special Parking Services

Code Blue Phones
Code Blue Phones are located in lots B, C, D, F-6, J, K, N1, N3, M, and on Red Gum at University Drive. Code Blue phones have been installed for your safety, and convenience. If you have an emergency, dial 911. For a battery jump, escort, vehicle unlock and other service related calls, please dial 3070.

Motorist Assistance - Battery Jumps and Vehicle Unlocks ext. 3070
All persons having a valid parking permit are eligible to receive motorist assistance. This assistance includes battery jumps and vehicle unlcoks. Dial extension 3070 from any Code Blue or campus extension, and a parking officer will be dispatched as soon as possible.

TO expedite service, please have the following information available for the dispatcher: the parking lot you are in; the number of nearest light pole, the year, make, color of your vehicle, and your license plate number. If you need a battery jump, please raise the hood of your vehicle.
We are sorry but we can not unlock vehicles with electric door locks or windows.

Student Escort Service ext. 3070
An escort service from your class back to your vehicle or dorm room is available from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00p.m. Monday through Thursday (except during the Summer quarter). If you plan on utilizing this sevice, please have the following information ready for the dispatcher; your name, location and where your vehicle is parked.

Skywatch
While on campus, you may notice our Skywatch surveillance unit in operation. You may remember seeing many of these units on TV during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Skywatch has been proven to be an effective asset to Public Safety and the Campus Community.

[JPWRana]

i have used the "Motorist Assistance - Battery Jumps and Vehicle Unlocks" ... my car battery has lately been REAL low... i'll just wait 4 it 2 die on me in calpoly so they can jump start it and give me an extra week of more juice

i use the rideshare thing even though i dont give n e 1 a ride. i pick up someone who is walkin 2 school, and ask them if they want 2 get there faster. once i get past the booth (they see that i have an xtra person, but think i picked them up from home ) i get 2 park on the cool side

[david90]

Originally Posted by JPWRana

i have used the "Motorist Assistance - Battery Jumps and Vehicle Unlocks" ... my car battery has lately been REAL low... i'll just wait 4 it 2 die on me in calpoly so they can jump start it and give me an extra week of more juice

i use the rideshare thing even though i dont give n e 1 a ride. i pick up someone who is walkin 2 school, and ask them if they want 2 get there faster. once i get past the booth (they see that i have an xtra person, but think i picked them up from home ) i get 2 park on the cool side

Aren't they cracking down on this?

[Keng]

Originally Posted by JPWRana

i have used the "Motorist Assistance - Battery Jumps and Vehicle Unlocks" ... my car battery has lately been REAL low... i'll just wait 4 it 2 die on me in calpoly so they can jump start it and give me an extra week of more juice

i use the rideshare thing even though i dont give n e 1 a ride. i pick up someone who is walkin 2 school, and ask them if they want 2 get there faster. once i get past the booth (they see that i have an xtra person, but think i picked them up from home ) i get 2 park on the cool side

Don't get caught....

[Admin]

Originally Posted by david90

Aren't they cracking down on this?

If you get caught abusing the rideshare program, they are allowed to take away your current parking permit. You shouldn't really do it. Who knows, the department may refuse to sell your parking permits for good.