Divide the Ride
http://www.dividetheride.com/Index.aspx
Divide the Ride can help you start a neighborhood carpool to help get the kids to school and afterschool activities. Users are required to register--which is free--and can invite other families to join. Divide the Ride then creates a carpool calendar and sends out text message and email reminders.
Commuter Choice
http://www.commuterchoice.com/
Tired of sitting in traffic? Want to preserve the life of your vehicle? CommuterChoice.com offers information on various commuting options, including carpooling, vanpooling, and bus/rail. Users can do a transit search to find local commuting options.
Zipcar
http://www.zipcar.com
Have you ever considered sharing a car? Zipcar lets you do just that. You pay a membership fee once a year and then have rental access to Zipcars for as little as an hour. Insurance and gas are included in the rental price.
HopStop
http://www.hopstop.com/
Provides point-to-point public transportation directions for New York City, Long Island, Metro North, New Jersey, Boston, Providence, Hartford, CT, Philadelphia, Delaware, Baltimore, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and London and Paris. Great for day-to-day travel and trip planning.
iCarpool
http://www.icarpool.com/
iCarpool can help you find carpool partners for a daily commute, recurring trips, long distance trips, and events. The site requires users to register to access the service. Registration is free.
League of American Bicyclists
http://www.bikeleague.org/index.php
This site includes information on how to commute by bike, what gear and clothing you may need to purchase, and how to keep your ride safe.
Public Transportation
http://www.publictransportation.org/default.asp
The Public Transportation site has a national listing of transit systems. To find the transit system nearest to you, select the Transit Systems tab from the menu bar along the top, and then select your state from the map. You can also learn about transit options to and from airports.
Reviewed 05/10