University of New Mexico students, faculty, and staff that live in the greater Albuquerque area now can share their daily commute with their neighbors. If reducing your commuting costs while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions interests you, UNM Parking and Transportation Service has a meeting you should attend. Learn about vanpooling at informational meetings this Wednesday and Thursday, June 20-21, at 2 p.m. at the SUB.
Vanpooling is a park-and-ride system where people park their cars at designated locations and take a van to campus. In addition to saving money on gas, riders reduce the wear and tear of daily commuting on their cars and get to know their neighbors.
Groups of 7 - 9 people with similar travel schedules are organized into a vanpool. Parking and Transportation Services has partnered with VPSI, Inc. who will assist customers with coordination of a vanpool in their area. Once that is done, a van will be provided to them by VPSI, Inc. If there are more than 9 people in a group, a larger van can be provided by the company.
Parking and Transportation Services is available to help students, faculty, and staff design a transportation plan that will meet their scheduling needs. “We’re here to advise people about available alternative transportation options and help commuters design a plan that fits their lifestyle, schedule, and budget.” said Parking and Transportation Director Clovis Acosta.
These meetings will address vanpools for those UNM people who live in the following areas: Sandia Park/Edgewood, Rio Rancho/Northwest Albuquerque, and Belen/Los Lunas. If you cannot attend a meeting but would like additional information, please contact UNM Parking and Transportation Services at 277-0461.
Media Contact: Benson Hendrix, (505) 277-1816; e-mail: bhendrix@unm.edu