§ 101-6.305 - Assistance to agencies.

(a) Due to the large number of Federal, State, local and private sector groups involved in the promotion of ridesharing programs, there are various resources available to Federal agencies interested in technical assistance and promotional materials for use in their ridesharing programs. To aid agencies in identifying these resources, GSA has designated ridesharing coordinators at each of its regional offices. A list of these coordinators and information concerning the national program can be obtained by contacting the office listed in § 101-6.303(b).

(b) Ridesharing management assistance is often available from local ridesharing agencies found in most cities throughout the country. These agencies may be sponsored by State or local governments, public transportation authorities, universities, Chambers of Commerce, Councils of Governments, etc. In addition to providing commuter matching services, these agencies have experience in local ridesharing promotion activities, vanpool and buspool programs, and are familiar with management of commuter disruptions such as transit strikes, bridge closings, as well as air pollution alerts. ETC's are encouraged to use the services of the local ridesharing agencies to the greatest extent possible.