On Friday, May 26, the City of Ottawa will launch a new Internet-based carpooling system for residents who work and live in Ottawa and Gatineau. Use of this system is free, and you will be able to find and select carpooling partners according to your preferences such as home and worksite location, distance from your route and working hours.

As you might recall, last fall the City asked its employees to fill out the TravelWise Employee Commuter Survey. Almost 30 per cent of City of Ottawa employees who participated in the survey indicated that they would consider carpooling if they could find compatible carpooling partners. The city-wide carpooling system is a great opportunity for you to find that ideal partner!

You can access the carpooling system and register for a carpooling partner at OttawaRideMatch.com.

With this new system, carpooling becomes a feasible travel option for many more commuters in the National Capital Region. Carpoolers will benefit by commuting to work more cheaply while at the same time contributing to a cleaner environment.

For more information on the carpooling system, contact Scott Caldwell at
613-580-2424, ext. 27581 or e-mail scott.caldwell@ottawa.ca. This initiative is provided as a part of the City’s TravelWise program. For more information on commuter and travel options, visit ottawa.ca/travelwise.

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