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What is MetroPool?
MetroPool, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation that provides free commuter services with support from the Connecticut and New York Departments of Transportation. Founded in 1980, MetroPool also receives contributions from area companies. MetroPool works directly with employers, municipalities and commuters in Fairfield County, Connecticut, and Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess and Ulster Counties in New York. MetroPool's goal is to reduce the number of single occupant vehicle trips, by promoting the use of transportation alternatives such as carpooling, vanpooling, riding the bus or train, bicycling, walking and telecommuting.

MetroPool's Goal
To reduce the number of single occupant vehicle trips, by promoting the use of transportation alternatives such as carpooling, vanpooling, riding the bus or train, bicycling, walking and telecommuting.

If you had to name two things you don't have enough of, time and money would probably be at the top of the list. What can you do to save time and what can you do to save money? (There are many ways to save both.
One of the ways is simple. One of the ways is flexible. One of the ways is enjoyable. And one of the ways is not just good for you, it benefits your community.)

What is this way?...Ridesharing!
Ridesharing - carpooling and vanpooling- sharing rides with other commuters.
It's the SMART way to get to work. And the benefits are many.
Try carpooling...a flexible, comfortable, cost-saving way to travel! Carpool commuters enjoy...

1. Cost savings in commuting dollars
2. More quality time (as a passenger) to relax, read, work, etc.
3. Reduced stress of driving
4. Pooling on a relatively informal basis
5. Flexibility to drive own car for pre-arranged meetings/appointments
6. Reduced wear and tear on personal vehicle through shared driving
7. Choice of riding with others as few or as many times a week as desired
8. Companionship of fellow carpoolers
9. Preferred parking at designated employer parking lots
10. Toll savings at designated bridges in the tri-state area
11. A better environment through pollution reduction
12. A more livable community through traffic congestion reduction
13. Membership in the SMART Ride Stuff Program

1. Tremendous cost savings in commuting dollars
2. More quality time (as a passenger) to relax, read, work,
3. Reduced stress of driving
4. Reduced wear and tear on personal vehicle
5. Freeing up a vehicle for use by other family members
6. Companionship of fellow vanpoolers
7. Preferred parking at designated employer parking lots
8. Toll savings at designated bridges in the tri-state area
9. Possible subsidies in the state of Connecticut
10. A better environment through pollution reduction
11. A more livable community through traffic congestion reduction
12. Membership in the SMART Ride Stuff Program