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Welcome To Vanshare

Vanshare is a Pierce Transit service that bridges the gap between a transit station and home or work. If you ride the bus or train to a transit station, vanshare can take you to the rest of the way.

Vansharing Is Simple

  • Start a new vanshare with only 3 people
  • Monthly fare is $145 split evenly among the group
  • Vanshare commute of 30 miles or less

Your vanshare fare covers:

  • Fuel
  • Insurance
  • Vehicle maintenance
  • Reserved parking at commuter station


 

FORMING A NEW VANSHARE IS EASY!

  1. Find a minimum of three participants to start a vanshare
  2. Have each rider complete a Vanpool Application and Agreement.
  3. Decide on your route, pick-up points, and schedule.
  4. Start your commute! Save money and time with premium parking!

To start a new vanshare, call 253.983.3792 or email CommuteSolutions@PierceTransit.org.

Need help finding riders? Visit our How to Recruit Riders page.


Vanshare FAQ's

  • Who can drive the van?

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    All drivers must have five years of recent driving history, a valid driver license, a safe driving record, and proof of insurability. All potential drivers must also successfully complete Pierce Transit’s online defensive driving course.

  • Who can ride in the van?

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    Any commuter who is over 18 years of age and has registered with the vanshare can reserve a seat in the vehicle.

  • How far can a vanshare commute each day?

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    Vanshare groups can travel up to 30 roundtrip miles per day.

  • Who maintains and insures the vehicle?

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    Both insurance and vehicle maintenance is covered by Pierce Transit and is included in your monthly fare.

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Trip Planner Help

Trip Planner Tips - Entering Locations

To create a trip plan you need to enter both a starting location (origin) and an ending location (destination). For information about stops, schedules, or service at a specific location, you only need to enter one location.

The Trip Planner recognizes most street intersections and addresses as well as many landmarks in Pierce, King, and Snohomish Counties. If what you entered is not immediately recognized, the Trip Planner will offer you a list of options. You can choose one of the options, but if your intended location is not there, select the "Revise Original Entries" link to return to the entry page and change the entries you have already made.

Addresses

  • You don't need to type in the city along with the address. The Trip Planner shows the possible city names as options if needed. City names are based on zip codes.
  • You don't need to type in St., Street, Ave., or Avenue, or similar street types. The Trip Planner shows the possible alternatives as options if needed. (Example: type 110 Jones instead of 110 Jones Boulevard.)
  • You don't need to type in the directional designations for streets, but if a direction name is part of a street name, you should include it. (Example: type 1000 Main instead of 1000 S Main. But type 1000 West Viewmont for 1000 West Viewmont Way W.)
  • Some streets and addresses are unknown to the Trip Planner. You may need to enter another nearby location, such as an intersection or a landmark.
  • You should not enter the suite number or apartment number.  Just the house number and street name (Example: type in 401 Broadway instead of 401 Broadway Avenue Suite 800).

Intersections

  • The "&" symbol is the only character used between two street names to show an intersection. (Examples: 1st & B, James & Madison)
  • You don't need to type in the city. The Trip Planner shows the possible city names as options if needed. City names are based on zip codes.
  • You don't need to type in St., Street, Ave., or Avenue, or similar street types. The Trip Planner shows the possible alternatives as options if needed. (Example: type Conifer & Jones instead of Conifer Circle & Jones Boulevard.)
  • You don't need to type in the directional designations for streets, but if a direction name is part of a street name, you should include it. (Example: type 3rd & Main instead of 3rd S & S Main. But type 34th & West Viewmont for 34th W & West Viewmont Way W.)
  • Some streets are unknown to the Trip Planner. You may need to enter another nearby intersection or a landmark.

Landmarks

Government Sites: Pierce County Health Dept, Pierce Co Sheriffs Office, Tacoma City Hall

Major Commercial Sites: Tacoma Mall, Sheraton Hotel

Transportation Facilities: Sea-Tac Airport, Greyhound Bus Depot

Schools & Colleges: Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Community College

Sports & Leisure: Cheney Stadium, Pt Defiance Zoo

Medical Facilities: Group Health, Tacoma General Hospital


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