Carpooling Connections helps Missourians to go green, save green

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Here they come again. High gas prices are rearing their ugly nozzles.

Don't despair. Help is just a computer click away.

To help ease the drain at the pump, the Missouri Department of Transpor-tation has launched a Web service called Carpool Connections that can help match you with fellow carpoolers anywhere in the state.

The site, located at http://www.modot.org/services/CarpoolConnections.htm, provides all the information you need to park your car and join fellow travelers on your road to save dollars and keep the planet green.

The service is easy to access. Visitors click on Find A Ride and register with the iCarpool database service. After answering a few questions, site visitors will have the opportunity to contact existing carpools in your area or even start one from scratch. There also are links to carpooling groups in St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield.

In addition, the Web site provides a list of state-operated commuter lots, complete with descriptions and detailed maps to find them.

"We're working hard to provide Missourians with a variety of transportation options," MoDOT Director Pete Rahn said. "We know people are looking for ways to conserve fuel and protect the environment. Helping them connect with other carpools or start new ones is one way we can help."

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