Commute Ontario
Carleton University has partnered with Commute Ontario, a province-wide program designed to encourage commuters to adopt healthy and sustainable transportation options.
Faculty, staff and students can now enjoy FREE programs to help commute smarter. For more information about this carpool program, visit the university’s Sustainability website.
Parking Permit Options
Carleton University provides flexibility in parking permit options for those persons wishing to organize/declare themselves as a carpool group. Parking permits may be shared among several vehicles so long as all vehicles are registered under the permit holder’s profile. Only one vehicle may be parked on campus at any given time and the same permit must be shared between vehicles. Contact Parking Services for further details.
Need help to find carpool partners coming from your home location to Carleton University? Register for ride-matching within the City of Ottawa area at eRideShare or at OttawaRideMatch.com. When you register with these carpooling services, your free membership will provide you with the following transportation options and benefits:
- meet other commuters or travelers, save money, and make new friends, while helping the environment
- quickly and easily find people with whom to carpool – FREE to use, and available to anyone who lives or works in the National Capital Region
- add or edit listings/reply to other listings
- use your normal email address
- anonymous messaging to other members
- safe travel suggestions
- Carleton University is providing the above information as an option and accepts no liability whatsoever for any issues arising from sharing rides.
What are the benefits of carpooling?
The transportation sector is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada and emissions from vehicles are growing faster than any other sector. Every litre of gasoline that a car burns produces 2.4 kilograms of CO2. In urban areas, vehicle exhaust can account for up to two-thirds of smog-producing pollutants. By carpooling, you can help lower the number of SOVs (single occupant vehicles) on our roadways, reduce CO2 levels, and help “green” our environment.
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