VTA Conference – May 24, 2023 Holly Morello TDM Program Manager

VTA Conference – May 24, 2023 Holly Morello TDM Program Manager @OmniRide [email protected]/703-580-6130

OmniRide and TDM: It’s all about keeping vans on the road Rideshare Program – DRPT grant funded program For Commuters and Vanpool providers FREE Service for Prince William County residents Ridematch requests received via: Commuter Connections website OmniRide website Personalized transit itinerary for each applicant Transit options Rideshare options

Transit and Vanpooling it’s not “us” vs “them” To quote Chris Arabia: “vanpooling in VA is the original public/private partnership” State doesn’t own the rolling stock Vanpools can serve the far flung locations: ie: Ft. Meade Vanpools can be the “gateway drug” to a bus route

Relationship between Transit and Vanpooling it’s not “us” vs “them” Symbiotic relationship with vanpooling Not an “us vs. them” Vanpooling can bring in millions of dollars to a transit agency and the region

Where do we go from here? There’s room for growth I-66 corridor Working directly with employers

Fun Facts Longest Vanpool Trip? Shortest Vanpool Trip Average number of miles travelled? Average number of vanpool passengers? Top DC metro vanpool destinations?

Let’s stay in touch!! Holly Morello TDM Program Manager @OmniRide [email protected]/703-580-6130