asy•Rider Program

Goal

Alternative, Green, and Sustainable are all common words used to describe transportation that makes a positive contribution to the environment both socially and economically. UAMS Parking Operations is committed in offering various alternative transportation options specific to the UAMS environment. We're working towards a mix that offers opportunities to save on fuel expense and parking fees while ultimately creating a more sustainable campus.

Transportation has become a significant issue on the UAMS Campus as well as other campuses around the country. UAMS Parking Operations would like to challenge UAMS employees to consider other less traditional options. Currently, incentives are being offered to UAMS Easy●Rider registered carpools.

Did you know?

• It is expected that the number of cars and trucks on already crowded highways will double in the next 30 years.
• The Average American spends 434 hours (18 days) in his/her car each year.
• Driving your car 20,800 miles a year emits 23,600 lbs. of carbon dioxide (CO²).
• Every car emits its own weight in CO² annually.
• Cutting 25 miles a week from your driving and you could save 1,500 lbs. of CO² annually.
• The United States could save 33 million gallons of fuel daily if the average commuting vehicle carried just 1 additional person.

The average passenger car emits the following annually:

• 80 lbs. of hydrocarbons
• 606 lbs. of carbon monoxide (CO)
• 10,000 lbs. of CO²
• Consumes more than 550 gallons of fuel

The average SUV emits the following annually:

• 114 lbs. of hydrocarbons
• 894 lbs. of carbon monoxide (CO)
• 16,800 lbs. of CO²
• Consumes more than 915 gallons of fuel

To encourage carpooling, UAMS Parking Operations offers incentives to registered carpool members. A carpool is defined as three or more participants who commit to sharing a ride to and from the UAMS campus.

To enroll, please complete the UAMS Carpool Application. Include all carpool members' information before returning the completed, signed form to the Parking Operations Office. For more information, see the UAMS Carpool Information packet.

UAMS Carpool Program participation

• UAMS employees who live beyond a reasonable walking distance from the UAMS campus are eligible.
• Carpool participants share parking fees through required payroll deductions.
• Carpool groups must register annually.

What are the incentives?

• Shared fuel expenses.
• Shared parking expenses.
• Bypass the UAMS Parking waiting list.
• Reduced mileage and maintenance on your vehicle.
• Reduced stress during the commute to work.