Parking & Transportation

RideShare is a program of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District that works to reduce traffic congestion and increase mobility by offering car and van pool matching services to those who commute to Charlottesville, Albermarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson counties regardless of where they live can come together to save time and money on their daily commutes.

RideShare provides many services to this end, including SchoolPool matching, Park and Ride locators, employer services and tools, and even a Guaranteed Ride Home program that provides free rides home in the event on an emergency.

If recent increases in traffic and the cost of fuel are getting you down, or you are just interested in doing your part to reduce pollution and congestion, then RideShare is the perfect alternative for you.

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) is working together with RideShare to increase the services to commuters. TDM is currently working to offer exclusive benefits to U.Va students, faculty, and staff who use RideShare, including free or discounted permits for certain areas. We are also looking for commuters from Staunton and Augusta County who are interested in starting a vanpool from that area to Charlottesville. Please contact our TDM Programs Coordinator, Michael Goddard (mag3p@virginia.edu), or visit our online form if you would be interested in this opportunity.

Please visit RideShare's website to learn more about the programs they offer.