[Vision2020] VanPool Announcement

[Stephanie Kalasz]

Press Release - City of Moscow Offers VanPool Program

 

To:      Interested Media

From:  Gary J. Riedner, City Supervisor

            206 E. 3rd St., Moscow, Idaho 83843

Telephone: (208) 883-7006; Fax: (208) 883-7018

E-mail: griedner at ci.moscow.id.us

c:         Mayor, City Council, All City Users

Re:      City of Moscow Press Release

Date:   June 24, 2010

 

 

For Immediate Release:

 

City of Moscow Offers VanPool Program

 

Moscow, Idaho - The City of Moscow will be assuming operations of the
current VanPool program managed by Palouse-Clearwater Environmental
Institute beginning July 1, 2010.  PCEI has successfully managed the
program for more than 16 years and the City is excited to build on the
foundation laid for this program.  

 

"Providing a cost-effective transportation option for citizens that also
reduces the negative effects on our environment is a win-win for
citizens and our community," says Jen Pfiffner, Assistant to the City
Supervisor for the City of Moscow who will be coordinating VanPool
activities.

 

Three vans will be managed by the City, a 15-passenger that travels from
Lewiston to Moscow, an 8-passenger that will begin a Moscow to Lapwai
route and a 7-passenger that is being considered for a
Kendrick/Juliaetta to Moscow or Potlatch to Moscow route.  As there is
limited seating for each route, those interested in riding are
encouraged to contact the City to reserve their seat early.  For seats
that are not available the City is maintaining a waiting list and will
contact interested riders on a first come first serve basis.

 

The VanPool program offers a variety of incentives to new and continuing
riders including discounts for drivers, shared seats, shared households
and provides a guaranteed ride home in case of emergency.  Rates vary by
route and are calculated to cover the costs of the particular route
only.  Current rates for the Lewiston to Moscow route is $120 per rider.
When compared to the average commuting cost of $1,020 for 5 days for a
month, from Lewiston to Moscow when accounting for fuel, insurance,
maintenance and other incidentals, riders realize significant savings.
The environment also benefits from programs such as VanPool including
reduced commuter traffic and green house gases.

 

The City of Moscow vans were secured through Idaho Department of
Transportation and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant
funds.  

 

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For more information regarding the VanPool program or the City of
Moscow, please contact Jen Pfiffner, Assistant to the City Supervisor at
208-883-7141 or by email at vanpool at ci.moscow.id.us

 

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