Transportation Alternatives

Commute Trip Reduction
The Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Law seeks to identify and establish commute alternatives that could reduce employee single-occupant vehicle use. Reducing single occupant vehicle use in turn will:

	Improve air quality
	Reduce traffic congestion
	Reduce the consumption of petroleum fuel

The law was adopted by the state legislature and incorporated into the Washington Clean Air Act in 1991 as RCW 70.94.521-551.

Major employers in all Washington counties with populations of over 150,000 are required to establish and implement CTR programs. (RCW 70.94.527) The WSU Spokane campus coordinates a CTR program with Spokane County.

The WSU Pullman, WSU Tri-Cities, and WSU Vancouver campuses are not required to establish CTR programs. However, University administrators at WSU Pullman, WSU Tri-Cities, and WSU Vancouver have decided to voluntarily participate in CTR goals.

Follow this link for more information on the Commute Trip Reduction policy.


Emergency Ride Home
In order to promote alternatives to commuting in single-occupant vehicles, the University supports the Emergency Ride Home program. This program provides assurance of a ride in an emergency for those who use alternative commute methods.

Follow this link for more information on the Emergency Ride Home policy.


Student Transit Fee
In spring 2003, WSU students passed a $15 per semester mandatory transit fee that could be used for the purpose of funding Pullman Transit, instituting an on-campus shuttle system, and other transportation initiatives. Follow this link for more Transit Fee information.


Transit:
Pullman Transit
Current schedules and information are available at Parking and Transportation Services or on the Pullman Transit web page: Pullman Transit

Wheatland Express
Wheatland Express Operates a commuter bus between Moscow and Pullman. You can use Wheatland Express for cross-listed courses, your daily commute, or for sight-seeing, shopping, or visiting in Pullman and Moscow. This service is FREE to all WSU & UI Students (University ID required). WSU and UI Staff and Faculty can purchase discounted ride tickets at the U of I Parking Office, WSU Parking and Transportation Services, and the WSU Visitor Center. Current schedule information is available at Parking and Transportation Services.
For more information call 334-2200 or go here: Wheatland Express

Spokane Airport Shuttle
Wheatland Express provides transportation for group charters, tours of the Palouse, and is THE link between Moscow, Pullman, Colfax and the Spokane International Airport. Wheatland Express has scheduled trips to and from the Spokane Airport. Call them or email for information or to make a reservation. For more information
go here: Spokane Airport Shuttle


Carpools, Vanpools, Rideshare:
Carpool E-Mail List:
WSU-Carpool is an e-mail list sponsored by WSU Parking and Transportation Services The WSU-Carpool e-mail list was created to facilitate the exchange of carpool information for the WSU community. The list is for Washington State University Staff, Faculty and Students to post and review carpool information about rides needed as well as carpool openings. The list is a great place to set up new carpools and share the expense of commuting to WSU.

To subscribe: Visit this site: WSU Mailman Join a List Page.
Enter your e-mail address, and then enter wsu-carpool for the list name, and click "Join List". Once you have joined the list, you can manage your subscription by visiting WSU Information Technology's Mailman Home page.


Vanpool Information:
WSU Coordinated Vanpools:
WSU Motor Pool coordinates vanpools from Palouse, Colfax, Colton, Uniontown, and the Lewiston/Clarkston Valley. For more information, contact WSU Motor Pool at (509) 335-9085.

Asotin County Public Transportation Benefit Area Vanpools:
Email: kgates@asotincoptba.com
Phone: (509) 758-3567


Other Resources:
RideshareOnline.com
Wahington State has a source of ride share information that can be found at the web site of RideshareOnline.com This site offers a ride matching service for the entire state.


CarpoolWorld.com
Another source of ride share information can be found at the web site of CarpoolWorld.com This site offers a ride matching service for the entire planet. There are often people looking to share the expense of a commute to school or work or even to Seattle for the weekend. Just tell their system where you live and work, and see your best matches instantly. Then phone or e-mail the other travelers to share the ride. Carpoolworld.com is free for all personal use.


Palouse - Clearwater Environmental Institute
The Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute, a nonprofit environmental organization, serves as a regional clearinghouse for car and vanpool information and provides Van Pool services for students and commuters on three different routes in the Palouse-Clearwater region. The routes include the following: Moscow-Lewiston, Lewiston-Moscow, and Moscow-Lapwai.

If you are interested in setting up a car or vanpool or if you need to join one, please call 882-1444 or email: pcei@pcei.org . You can also find more information on their website at http://www.pcei.org.