Earn Bronco Bucks!
Rideshare members earn Bronco Bucks for participating in the program.

$1 a day:  Two person carpools, vanpool members
$2 per day:  Three or more member carpool, walkers, bicyclists, and vanpool drivers
$10 a month bonus:  Vanpool members who rideshare 80% or more days in a month

Members must complete the Daily Record each month to track their rideshare activity and will earn bronco bucks for only one commute options.  All incentives are considered taxable income and will be reported to the State Controller’s office each month.

Guaranteed Ride Home for Rideshare Members
What if you rideshare and then have to leave for an unexpected emergency?  Not to worry, we guarantee all our members a ride home in a taxi in the event of an emergency on the days they rideshare.  Our Guaranteed Ride Home Program ensures that you will not be stranded at work.

Preferred Rideshare Parking for Members
Faculty/Staff rideshare parking spaces are designated on campus for carpools and vanpools.  A Rideshare parking sticker must be affixed to a regular parking permit to park in a space designated “Rideshare Parking.” The Rideshare Parking sticker is valid for one year and must be renewed each June.  Stickers are also available for Rideshare members who purchase a quarterly parking permit.

Preferred Rideshare parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Rideshare spaces are located in Lot A, Lot C, Lot G, Lot J, Lot K, and Lot S and are enforced during the hours of 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Any faculty/staff employee with a valid Cal Poly parking permit may park in faculty/staff rideshare spaces after 1 p.m.

Rideshare spaces are only to be used on the days that you carpool and are strictly enforced.  Please park in a regular faculty/staff parking space when you drive alone.  You must be an active rideshare member to receive this incentive.

Transit Reimbursements
Metrolink and Amtrak riders are reimbursed on a quarterly basis to a maximum of $90.00 per month.  Bus riders are reimbursed on a quarterly basis to a maximum of $70.00 per month.  Reimbursement checks mailed to members home address.  Bus and train riders do not receive Bronco Bucks or Parking Reimbursements.

Parking Reimbursements
Rideshare members who carpool, vanpool, bicycle, or walk and have purchased a parking permit qualify for a parking reimbursement.   Members will earn a minimum of $.55 each commute day.  For members who rideshare at least 80% or more of the number of possible rideshare days in a quarter, they will receive a reimbursement up to $36.  Reimbursement checks will be mailed once a quarter.

Personalized Trip Planning
Are you thinking of taking a trip on public transportation and not sure if you have the right information? We are here to help. We have the most current information and tips on commuting.