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What Drives RideFinders?
Read about our historical
roots, and find out how RideFinders continues to pave
a path for our region’s future.
Mission
RideFinders works to move more commuters in fewer vehicles
around the Central Virginia region. RideFinders’ efforts
help increase the efficiency of our transportation infrastructure,
improve the air we breathe, enhance quality of life, and sustain
a healthy economy.
Programs and Services
The list below is a glossary of programs and services RideFinders
provides for commuters and employers throughout the Central
Virginia region. The definitions offer only brief overviews.
Click the links for more details of each program/service,
and find out how you can get involved.
Transit
Information RideFinders promotes GRTC Transit System and
Virginia Overland’s Mechanicsville to Downtown Richmond
service by providing commuters with helpful transit information.
Vanpool
Services RideFinders supports 34 vanpools and provides
vanpool formation services, including VanStart and VanSave
programs.
Carpool Matchlist RideFinders
matches commuters with neighbors who share similar work locations
and hours. The matchlist is mailed to the newly registered
client, and RideFinders provides follow-up assistance and
additional carpool information.
Telework
RideFinders provides employers technical assistance in establishing
telework programs.
Clean Air Campaign RideFinders notifies area employers
of Ozone Action Days issued by the Virginia Department of
Environmental Quality. This notification encourages employees
to rideshare. The “Get Aware of Your Air” campaign
works to improve the region’s air quality and maintain
EPA standards.
Downtown Commuter
Guide RideFinders provides a map of downtown Richmond
public parking lots and a corresponding list of parking space
costs.
Emergency
Ride Home Program In support of commuters who ride the
bus, vanpool or carpool to work at least three days a week,
RideFinders picks up the taxi or rental car costs for those
who get called away from work on an emergency, or need to
work late unexpectedly. (restrictions apply)
Transportation
Planning RideFinders supports transportation demand management
(TDM) strategies through the transportation planning process
and educates employers and citizens about opportunities to
voice their opinions.
Employer-Based Marketing RideFinders also promotes TDM
strategies through the Employee Transportation Coordinator
(ETC) network.
Employer Relocation and Site Analysis Services
RideFinders assists with employee retention by implementing TDM strategies during company relocations. RideFinders also produces density plot maps for vanpool and carpool formation efforts, and determines transit and Park ’N Ride needs.
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Commuter Store
Stop by our retail store and meet your friends at RideFinders. While you’re there, check out our innovative window display, purchase fun, commuter-related items, and even postage stamps! We’re open weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
1111 East Main Street
Bank of America Pavilion
Richmond, Virginia 23219
(804) 643-RIDE or 1-800-693-RIDE
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