Welcome to RideShare, the Kansas City area commuter resource center. RideShare is a free, publicly funded commuter service designed to inform people about less expensive and environmentally friendly commuting alternatives. We offer information to help you make wise commuting choices that reduce traffic congestion, pollution, commuting stress, and save money.
Learn About Our Services:
- Carpooling & Vanpooling: Find out how carpools and vanpools work. Log on to our Carpool Connection Web-based matching service and search FREE for other carpoolers to share your commute.
- Guaranteed Ride Home: RideShare provides eligible commuters with a free ride home in cases of illness, accident or emergency during work.
- Employer Services: Let RideShare help your company develop an employee transportation program. Check out our commute tools and services for employers. Get information on work alternatives such as telecommuting and flextime. Schedule an on-site visit for RideShare to discuss options with your employees.
- Park-and-Ride Lots: Use a park-and-ride lot to meet carpool partners or your vanpool. Many lots offer easy public transit connections.
- Commuter Resources: Get daily road construction updates and commuter news to help plan your commute. Use a Cost of Driving calculator to discover the true cost of driving alone. Link to the KC Commuter newsletter for the latest news about transit alternatives in the region.
COMMUTE CHALLENGE
July 6–Aug. 28, 2009
The Green Commute Challenge is back! The contest encourages commuters to join employer teams and use alternative forms of transportation to get to and from work. Save money, keep our air clean and win prizes. More ››
new Park-and-ride map
Map the nearest park-and-ride lots and get directions using our new mapping tool ››
COMMUTER PROFILES
WIN A PRIZE IN JUNE!
Commuters who use their Commute Tracker calendar to report carpooling or vanpooling, riding the bus, bicycling, or walking to work at least once during June are eligible for a prize drawing. Find out more ››