Commute Options
The average American car commuter spends 54 hours in traffic each year, according to the 2019 Urban Mobility Report. We’re here to help.
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On the 'Find a Carpool' page, you can search for carpool partners for recurring trips (like your daily commute) and one-time trips (like going to a concert or traveling home for spring break).
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Why put miles and wear on your own car when you could share your commute with five or more people in a new, comfortable van? We’ll help you navigate the process of starting a vanpool to your worksite!
![Two bikers crossing a city street](https://511nyrideshare.org/documents/10197/15221211/commuter-bike-card.jpeg/f626b912-37fe-df79-25a9-20fe107f6fe5?t=1637007401025)
Cycling can be a life-changing commute option! Try incorporating it for all or some of your commute. See bike maps and information on biking throughout the state.
![Trolley in Cold Spring New York](https://511nyrideshare.org/documents/10197/15221211/commuter-transit-card.jpeg/bd56ca20-c5ac-2872-93d3-a888dde73f4d?t=1637007401664)
Use our Transit Trip Planner to find new or better ways to get to work. Catch up on work or reading instead of stressing behind the wheel!