RideShare is a program of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission working to reduce traffic congestion and increase mobility throughout the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson.

To this end, we offer free carpool and SchoolPool matching, a vanpool start-up service, and we operate a Guaranteed Ride Home program, which provides free rides home in an emergency to users of alternative transportation. RideShare also works with employers to develop and implement traffic reduction programs, and we market the region's Park and Ride lots.

RideShare is a member of the Commuter Information Team (CIT), a partnership that includes JAUNT, Charlottesville Transit Service (CTS), University Transit Service (UTS), and Greene County Transit. Our work with the CIT includes acting as a transportation information and referral center for the region, as well as contributing to joint marketing and awareness efforts.

Give the Gas Pump the Boot– It’s Time to Clean Commute! Celebrate Clean Commute Day – Friday May 2, 2008 Take the Clean Commute Pledge and promise to use a commute option other than driving alone for at least ONE DAY this spring! Your actions will help the environment, and you could win valuable prizes! One lucky Grand Prize winner will receive an eco-friendly getaway to New York City, including luxury bus transportation on the Starlight Express. Take the Clean Commute Pledge online HERE!