FIU’s GreenRide Carpool Program encourages Florida International University members reduce the number of times they drive alone to campus each week.
In July 2008, Susana Neira and Bill Foster were interviewed by CBS4 about the new GreenRide Carpool Program. Bill Foster is the Director of Parking & Transportation and Susana Neira is a senior at FIU.
During July, Lissette Hernandez, the Assistant Director of Parking & Transportation, was also interviewed by Univision regarding the new GreenRide Carpool Program. Along with Lissette Herandez, a few students were asked about their thoughts on the program.
To participate in the GreenRide Program, you must be a member of the FIU community (student, faculty, staff, etc.) and have a valid decal.
To park in the carpool designated spaces, two (2) GreenRide permits in conjunction with the FIU decal must be displayed. Users can only park in the space their decal allows, normal FIU Parking rules apply (for example: FSA can park in student, housing, and faculty.)
A single carpool permit, by itself, is not valid for parking in carpool spaces anywhere on campus.
Only one carpool member’s vehicle may park in any of the carpool zones on campus at any time. If more than one carpool member parks in any of the carpool areas at the same time, both vehicles are subject to receiving parking citations.
Individuals falsely participating in the carpool program shall be subject to a $150 fine, plus the cost of decal fraud citation, vehicle impoundment, and loss of carpool parking privileges for the remainder of the current decal year and the following decal year.
How does the FIU’s GreenRide Carpool Program works?
You must first register on the FIU’s GreenRide website. Then complete your profile: basic information, start address, destination address, and preferences.
- Go to of the FIU GreenRide website: http://www.fiu.greenride.com
- Register for the program
- Complete profile information and preferences
- Update “Commute Tracker” to see how much money and emissions are saved
The program allows you to search for other carpool members by selecting location, schedules, and lifestyle preferences. It's easy to use and quick. You will remain anonymous to users, until you decide you want to make contact to form a group. You can view potential ride matches from a map of the general area of your route.
Why should you join the FIU’s GreenRide Carpool Program?
- Get preferred parking on campus
- Help improve air quality and conserve energy.
- Reduce traffic and relieve parking congestion.
- Cut wear and tear on your vehicle, gasoline and insurance costs.
- Make new friends, reduce the stress of commuting alone and enjoy preferred parking at a nominal cost.
Who Is Eligible to Participate?
Any member of the FIU community (student, faculty, staff, etc.) and that has a valid decal. Once your carpool group has been established, then the GreenRide permit can be given out to its members at the UP or BBC Parking Office.
How do I get preferred parking?
To park in these designated spaces, two (2) GreenRide permits must be displayed in conjunction with the FIU decal. Normal FIU Parking rules apply.
Carpool parking spaces will be added in each decal catagory, as needed, to expand carpool zones and accommodate new carpool groups. Carpool zones will be located in high-demand areas around campus.
GreenRide Online Ride-Matching Services
FIU’s GreenRide Carpool Program introduces a new way to help you find carpool matches. Log onto FIU’s GreenRide website and begin searching for carpool matches in your area. Explore the benefits of carpooling and search for potential carpool partners while maintaining your anonymity.
Please visit FIU’s GreenRide Carpool Program at
https://www.fiu.greenride.com
Emergency Ride Home
The Emergency Ride Home Program allows participants in the FIU’s GreenRide Carpool to leave campus in the event of an unexpected personal or family emergency.
You must get approval from the Parking Office prior to leaving FIU, by 4:00pm, and reimbursement for cab fare home, upon submission of a valid receipt. There is a reimbursement maximum of $50.00 a year.
Remember: A single carpool permit, by itself, is not valid for parking in carpool spaces anywhere on campus. Only one carpool member’s vehicle may park in any of the carpool zones on campus at any time. If more than one carpool member parks in any of the carpool areas at the same time, both vehicles are subject to receiving parking citations.
Penalties for Misuse
If you are unable to observe the rules, please explore other commuting alternatives and avoid fines and penalties.
Individuals falsely participating in the carpool program shall be subject to a $150 fine, plus the cost of decal fraud citation, vehicle impoundment, and loss of carpool parking privileges for the remainder of the current decal year and the following decal year.
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