Vanpools

Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØTransportation supports vanpooling to campus by helping form vans and by providing both monetary subsidies and free parking to make it more affordable and accessible to all staff.

What is a vanpool and is a driver provided?

  • A vanpool is a group of 5-7 people with similar commute routes and work schedules, who share a van provided by either (Denver Metro area) or (Northern Front Range)
  • A monthly fee covers all costs, including gas, parking, maintenance, and insurance.
  • A driver is not provided. Driving responsibilities are shared by at least two or more vanpool members
  • Meet-up location(s), the route and driving responsibilities are flexible and up to the van members to agree on

Why should I vanpool?

Compared to driving, vanpoolers save hundreds of dollars a year in gas, maintenance, and parking fees. 

  • You get the van, or a ride in one. It's like having your own vehicle, but no wear and tear
  • Gas, insurance, roadside assistance and maintenance are paid for
  • Free parking for the van in select Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØlots
  • Guaranteed Ride Home - Emergency while at work? You can take a free cab ride home

What does it cost?

The amount you pay depends on which program you are in. The majority of Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder staff will have access to Way to Go and pay either $20 or $50 a month.  Those living north of Longmont have varying fee rates. All staff receive at least $35 in subsidies from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØand the City of Boulder no matter which vanpool program they participate in.

  • (Denver Metro area) - $50 per month for most staff.  $20 for Front-line Service Employees (eligibility information can be found on Human Resource’s website). Paying is done via payroll deduction for Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØStaff, or online for temporary employees.
  • (Northern Front Range) - Monthly fee is dependent on commute distance from origin to destination. Contact VanGo for pricing. Let them know you are from Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder to get a quote with the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØand City or Boulder incentives deducted.

Getting started or have questions?

If interested in starting or joining a van, please fill out this short . For more detailed questions, call Clark Rider at 303-735-7874 or email buffscommute@colorado.edu

Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØVanpool by the numbers
13 vans
71 vanpoolers
58 cars avoided*
1700+ drive miles/day avoided*

*Assuming that all riders would drive 30 miles/day roundtrip (as of 03/03/23)