Reduce stress and save money by carpooling. Gohio Commute can help you find a carpool partner.
Turn your lengthy commute into a mobile block party. Learn how long-distance commuters can make the most of their commute time.
Don’t get stuck in traffic jams. Learn about the benefits of transit and how to find a route that works for you.
Keep your heart healthy by biking or walking to work. Discover bike-friendly routes and amenities along your commute, or find a bike buddy to ride with.
There are ample commute options for Central Ohio commuters. Learn how these cost-effective options can be built into your daily commute.
TIPS FOR FOR A SAFE COMMUTE
Organized carpools, typically with 1-2 passengers in addition to the driver, offer comparatively low potential exposure risk for the shared commute. Carpooling deserves increased attention from employers as they develop plans to return their employees to the workplace because exposure is limited and it’s a flexible, scalable solution for commuters.
Carpooling Assistance through Gohio Commute
Share the ride and the savings. Carpooling is easier than ever thanks to free assistance from Gohio Commute. Join the growing number of commuters carpooling to work and experience the many benefits of carpooling.
Registered users can receive the following services and benefits:
Free Public Ridematching
Need help forming a carpool? We’re here for you! Find a partner using our Central Ohio Trip Explorer, where the system will generate a listing of compatible carpool partners for your unique commute. Once identified, you can contact these individuals within the system to organize your carpool.
Carpool Matching – Save A Favorite Trip
Saving your commute as a favorite trip unlocks all kinds of trip planning and carpool sharing tools, so be sure to set up your trip as soon as you start using the system!
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Park & Ride Locations
Park & Ride locations make great meeting spots for carpooling. Simply meet your carpool partner at the lot on your way to work, park your car for free, and continue on your way! All Park & Ride locations in Central Ohio can be found within our Trip Explorer. Simply enter your origin and destination and turn on the Park & Ride map layer to discover Park & Rides locations near you.
Emergency Ride Home (ERH)
ERH is a free service from MORPC that assures carpoolers registered with Gohio Commute they won’t be stranded in the case of an emergency.
Incentive Programs
MORPC occasionally offers incentives to carpoolers, such as the Central Ohio Commuter Challenge. Become a member of Gohio Commute and be the first to know about new incentive programs begin.
Commute Tracking
Ever wonder how much money you save by carpooling or how much you’ve helped to reduce carbon emissions? Log your carpool commutes in Gohio Commute and discover your meaningful impact.
Carpool Etiquette
Most carpoolers agree that the good company of their fellow carpoolers is a benefit that they really enjoy and did not anticipate. Agreeing on a few simple points will ensure that your carpool stays a happy one. Although these points seem to be common sense, there are a few items that should be considered before entering into a carpool.