Not Sure You Can Commit to a Sustainable Commute?
Joining the Commute Club doesn't mean you can't ever drive to campus. As a Commute Club member, you can purchase up to eight daily parking scratchers per month for the times you need to drive.
We've put together the tables below to show how receiving Clean Air Cash or Carpool Credit while driving part-time could save you money.
Clean Air Cash With Daily Permits (2017-18 example)
You save by not buying a long-term permit | You get paid Clean Air Cash | You can purchase daily parking scratchers | and you'll have this much more in your pocket than if you bought a long-term permit | ||
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By not having a 'C' or 'Z' permit |
$396 | $300 | ...and drive alone eight times a month: | -$480 (96 'C' or 'E' scratchers) | $216 |
By not having an 'A' permit |
$1,116 | $300 | ...and drive alone eight times a month: | $1,248 (96 'A' scratchers) | $168 |
Carpool Credit With Daily Permits (2017-18 example)
You save by not buying a long-term permit | You each get paid Carpool Credit | You can purchase daily parking scratchers | and you'll have this much more in your pocket than if you bought a long-term permit | ||
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By forming a two-person 'C' carpool |
$198 | $198 | ...and drive separately once a week: | -$200 (12 free plus 40 purchased 'C' or 'E scratchers) | $196 |
By forming a two-person 'A' carpool |
$558 | $198 | ...and drive separately once a week: | -$520 (12 free plus 40 purchased 'A' scratchers) | $236 |
By forming a three-person 'C' carpool* |
$264 | $150 | ...and drive separately once a week: | -$200 (12 free plus 40 purchased 'C' or 'E scratchers) | $214 |
By forming a three-person 'A' carpool* |
$372 | $372 | ...and drive separately once a week: | -$520 (12 free plus 40 purchased 'A' scratchers) | $224 |
*Individuals in four-person carpools receive the same amount of Carpool Credit as individuals in three-person carpools. Their calculations may differ slightly due to the division of permit costs.
Month-to-Month Enrollment
The Commute Club doesn't need to be a year-round commitment. You can enroll and cancel your membership as needed. We welcome your membership at any time and for any duration of one month or more!
For example, if you only bike during warm weather, you can drop out in the winter and then rejoin in the spring. If you are taking a six-week class after work a few days a week, then you can drop out during the six weeks and join again when the class ends.
Requesting Daily Parking Scratchers
It’s easy to get daily parking scratchers.
- You can order online and request mail delivery, so you don't have to come to the P&TS office.
- For those eligible, you can choose pre-tax payroll deduction to maximize your savings.
- Those restricted to purchasing a 'Z' permit on a monthly or annual basis are also limited to purchasing Event ('E') scratchers for daily parking needs.