CAVPOOL Information for Existing Carpools
Congratulations! If you're currently in an active carpool, you've already taken the first step in reducing the cost and carbon footprint of your daily commute. To award you for your smart commuting decision, and to provide an incentive to continue this mode of transportation, the Department of Parking and Transportation has implemented the Cavpool program to provide permit discounts, free Occasional Parking Permits, and quarterly drawings for prizes.
If you already have an active parking permit, you can save anywhere from $9.60 to $450 every six months off your permit price. This doesn't include the free Occasional Parking Permits you'll receive for those days when members of the Cavpool have to drive separately. And as piece of mind, you'll automatically be enrolled in RideShare's Guaranteed Ride Home program in the event that you have to get home for a sick child, family emergency, or illness.
The process to enroll is virtually effortless. All you need to do is fill out our online registration form, wait for confirmation from us once we've processed your request, and then you can start enjoying your free benefits. The only difference you'll notice from your current permit is that you'll have to renew twice a year (mail in a completed form) and it will cost less per year.
Thought about joining the program before but wasn't sure if it was for you?
The Cavpool program continues to grow and expand, providing new options and incentives for participants. Some of the newest features of the program include:
- Payroll Deductions for the permit price may now be made in one payment or be split into 3 or 6 payments depending on your pay frequency (monthly or semi-monthly).
- The amount of free Occasional Parking Permits has been increased to 10 permits (4 reserved, 6 commuter) per rider every six months regardless of how many riders are in the Cavpool.
- Cavpool permits are now honored in up to two locations on Grounds to help facilitate alternating drivers/vehicles. The price of the permit is based on the higher priced parking location.
| Total Riders |
Permit Discount |
Permit Location |
Occasional Parker Permits per Rider |
Quarterly Drawing |
| 2 Riders |
10% |
No Preferential Assignment |
4 in Reserved Lots
6 in Commuter Lots |
1 Entry Per Rider |
| 3 Riders |
25% |
Preferred Assignment |
4 in Reserved Lots
6 in Commuter Lots |
2 Entries Per Rider |
| 4 Riders |
100% |
Preferred Assignment |
4 in Reserved Lots
6 in Commuter Lots |
3 Entries Per Rider |
| 5+ Riders |
100% |
Dedicated Space |
4 in Reserved Lots
6 in Commuter Lots |
3 Entries Per Rider |
All plans include the Guaranteed Ride Home Program offered by RideShare. RideShare is a program of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District and is not affiliated with or administered by the University of Virginia. CavPool members' information will be shared with RideShare in order to enroll each member in the Guaranteed Ride Home Program.
RideShare may be contacted at rideshare@tjpdc.org or 1-888-974-5500.
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Cost Saving Example:
Tom and Martha currently carpool together to save money on gas. They have an A9 permit, which costs them $49 a month (or $588 a year). Since Tom sometimes has to go into work early, Martha buys Occasional Parking Permits for the Culbreth Road Garage (A9) which costs her $28 for 10 uses.
Tom and Martha heard about the Cavpool program, and decided to give it a try. In the first year of the program, they saved $58.80 on their permit. In addition, they received 16 Occasional Parking Permits for the Culbreth Road Garage ($44.80) and 24 Occasional Parker Permits for U-Hall ($24.00) to share between them for the year.
By already carpooling, Tom and Martha saved money on gas and by signing up for the Cavpool program they saved an additional $127.60! Also, since they have one A9 permit rather than two, they save an additional $588 per year by just choosing to carpool. Ready to Sign Up and Start Saving Money?
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