About Carpooling Project

Hi there.  My name is Brandon.


For years, I have been interested in getting people who drive alone to work, to carpool with each other instead. Why? Because it is good for the environment, saves people money, builds community, and reduces traffic.


How do I encourage carpooling? I send postcards to commuters in particular communities. (If you got one, so did many of your neighbors.) Then I match up respondents based on where they live and work, and introduce them by email. The approach is simple, easy, and effective.


Got a question? See the FAQs below. Or just email brandon@carpoolingproject.com.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • How much will this service cost me?

    Nothing! It's free! 

  • Will my information be kept private?

    Yes. Carpooling Project and its local partner will only share your information with your match. (This information will be your name, email address, and personal introduction.)

  • What if my schedule and my match's schedule don't align?

    Check to see if there are any days in which they do align. Carpooling one day a week is better than nothing. Also, you can always email brandon@carpoolingproject.com to request another match.

  • What if I just don't want to carpool with my match?

    Email brandon@carpoolingproject.com and request a new match.

  • What should I say in my personal introduction?

    That's up to you, of course. But we suggest you keep it fun and friendly. Here are two examples: 


    - Jane is a schoolteacher. She is a mom of two crazy boys (Todd age 5 and James age 8) and a wife of one crazy husband (Kevin). She loves to hike, makes an awesome bowl of chili, and enjoys listening to new podcasts. Got any recommendations?  


    - Bob works as a civil engineer. He has read the book Goodnight Moon to his son, Sam, every night for the past month and can now recite it by heart. He is a big fan of the Denver Broncos.

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