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| | How to create a SchoolPool ridematch- Go to metrotransit.org/rideshare. Under “What is Rideshare?” Click “Rideshare Overview.” Click “Create a Rideshare Planner commuter account.”
- Click “Register” to enter your information and create an account.
- Enter your name and select a password. You must read the Terms of Service and GreenRide Privacy Policy. Once you have done this, click “Save.”
- Follow the prompts to set up a profile. When you are done, click “Save.”
- Select “I am not employed” or “Worksite not listed” from the Worksite list. Click “Save.”
- Select your school from the SchoolPool list. Select your school location and click “Save.”
- Enter the pin number provided by your school and click “Submit.”
- Enter your home street address (note: no P.O. boxes or addresses outside the Twin Cities region will be accepted). Click “Save.”
- Enter a name for your ridematch, such as “school pool” or your school’s name.
- Select the type of match you need (“Regular commute” or “One-time trip”). Click “Save and continue.
- Enter your “From” (home) address, “To” (school) address and “Travel Mode” (driving) and click “Get Route.” Note: You may need to click this button twice. Your route should appear on the map in red.
- To alter your route, use your mouse to point to the red line (pointed finger icon must show). A grey line will appear. Move the grey line to the correct position for the route you want to use. Click on the correct point. The red line should realign to the correct route.
- Click the “Schedule” tab to enter your commute days and times. If your schedule varies, click “Advanced.” If this not a regular commute, select “One time trip.” When done, click “Simple.”
- Now click the “Preferences” tab to customize your profile.
- Check “Is public” to ensure your commute is visible to others seeking a match.
- Indicate whether you are willing to drive.
- Set your search radius. The search is conducted along your entire route within the distance that you set. If you live close to your school, set the radius to one or two miles. For longer trips, you may need a radius of 10 miles. This will allow the system to search 10 miles from your route all along your route.
- Select “Carpool” as your commute mode.
- Enter special needs or details that will help others understand your commute.
- Be sure to click “This is a school pool commute” next to SchoolPool. ******
- Select a gender preference if you have one.
- Be sure to click “Save Commute” at the top left of the screen.
- On “My Page” click “Find rideshare matches” to find others who match your commute.
- Matches will appear on the left. To select one ridematch click on the envelope icon next to the name. To send the same email to all of the users on the list click on “Compose email” at the top of the window.
- An e-mail message will appear. You may send to your selected recipients as is or write your own note. Be sure to include a phone number or e-mail address in the message if you want your matches to contact you directly.
- If you do not wish to have direct contact, all e-mail messages between you and matches will appear in the Message Center in the upper right. Visit your Message Center often to check for new messages and send replies.
- If you don’t receive a match the first time, check back! Potential matches are added
regularly.
- To log out, click “Sign out” in the upper right.
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