Carpool

Why carpool? You can save time, money and share the driving duties.

HOV lanes help carpooling commuters get to their destinations faster. On average, metro Atlantans spend more than 66 minutes* daily just driving to and from work. That's more than five hours each week. Carpooling could significantly reduce that time for you.

Outside Atlanta, travel times can also be long. Carpooling can drastically cut the money you spend on gas and car care. How much does your daily solo commute cost?

It's more than just the cost of gas. Many of us don't think about the costs of car care and maintenance, but they can add up. According to AAA, the cost for owning and operating an average size car is 52.2 cents per mile**, when driven 15,000 miles per year.

If you drive in metro Atlanta, that means driving alone to and from work is costing you more than $15 every day, or over $330 each month. That doesn't include extras like parking costs. Residents who live and work outside the Atlanta region pay high prices as well.

So, consider carpooling and check out the free resources available to help you get started.

Find A Partner

RideSmart is a free service that helps you instantly find a carpool partner online to share your ride.

*Source: Atlanta Regional Commission, 2005 Fact Book
**Source: American Automobile Association, 2006