Carpool.ca has just released the results of the Thompson-Okanagan’s fourth annual Carpool Week promotion.
The event attracted 52 new registrations for Vernon and a total of 65 registrations for the North Okanagan. The Thompson-Okanagan gained 288 new registrations and now has a database of 1,335 registrations.
“As more people register, more matches can take place and carpooling becomes an even more viable transportation alternative for commuters,” said Wendy Majewski, Vernon’s transportation demand management co-ordinator.
“Carpooling provides other benefits besides saving money, including improving our air quality and reducing traffic on our roads.”
As part of Carpool Week 2010, commuters were encouraged to visit Carpool.ca and participate in activities making them eligible to win a variety of prizes including an iPad, which was won by Vernon teacher Barb Carey.
Three lucky Vernon residents won golf passes from the Vernon Golf and Country Club: Andrew Marr, Liz Hanley and Christine Polanski.
Carpool.ca recently launched a new website with a variety of new features.
Users can now add multiple trips (for work and event matching), take advantage of corridor matching (which provides matches along a travel route) and use a trip tracker to measure their personal greenhouse gas reductions as a result of carpooling.
“It’s important to note that carpooling doesn’t require a large commitment,” said Anne Marie Thornton, Carpool.ca manager.
““Our desire to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions tends to be secondary to our need for convenience, so consider carpooling once or twice a week to start.”
