The University of New Mexico Parking and Transportation Services (PATS) recently rolled out a new and improved ride-matching service exclusive to the UNM community. The new service, operated by AlterNetRides, is a part of PATS alternative transportation programs accessible at Ride Matching.
“We wanted a closed system so that UNM commuters could take advantage of the shared destination point – UNM,” said Cynthia Martin, PATS program planning manager. “We also thought a UNM-specific system would enhance a sense of security and encourage more people to consider carpooling.”
With UNM as the regular destination for more than 30,000 students, faculty, and staff – not including commuters to UNM Hospital – UNM is the largest single destination point in the metropolitan area. In addition to meeting commuter needs, the UNM ride-matching service also seeks to reduce congestion and promote carbon emissions reductions.
Access to the ride-matching database is restricted to individuals with an email address ending with unm.edu.
To further promote carpooling, PATS also launched a program that allows regular carpoolers to share a parking permit. The permit share program is currently available only to staff and faculty, as student schedules change over the course of a year. To learn more about the permit-share program and to access an application, visit http://pats.unm.edu/carpooling.cfm.
For more information contact Brian Kilburn via e-mail at: bkilburn@parking.unm.edu.
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