| I have seen the vanpools on the freeway, where can I find information about vanpooling? |
| All information is available on the Transportation Services vanpool website. For more specific information, please contact our rideshare coordinator. |
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| Do the vanpools only go to the main campus (University Park Campus)? |
| USC has vanpools for both University Park Campus and the Health Sciences Campus. |
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| How do I sign up for a Vanpool space? |
| Please contact our rideshare coordinator to sign up for a space. |
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| I am a student, do you limit your vanpooling to Faculty and Staff only? |
| No, students are also encouraged to participate in the Vanpool program. |
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| If there is not a Vanpool in a area that I live, how can I start the request process to the additions of vanpools? |
| Before Transportation Services begins reviewing the implementation of new Vanpool routes, we review the number of requests for a specific area. Also, we review to see if there is already a major rideshare option available in the area (Metrolink train route, etc.). Please contact our rideshare coordinator for more specific information. |
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| How do I pay for my monthly vanpooling cost? |
| Transportation Services will deduct the amount for the monthly cost from your payroll and/or student accounts. |
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| What are the locations that Transportation Services have vanpools from? |
| Please see our vanpools page for this information. |
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| How much does the vanpool service cost per month? |
| Prices vary per location, range from $92 to $146. Daily rates are $11 or $13, depending on location. |
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| What are my parking options if I cannot ride the vanpool to USC? |
| USC Transportation Services offers three complimentary daily parking passes a month for vanpool riders. |
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| How often do the vanpools run daily? |
| The vanpools have a strict schedule that runs once in the mornings and once in the afternoon (Between 7am-5pm). Most of the vanpools arrive at USC around 7:30am and depart around 4:30pm. |
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| What happens if I miss my vanpool ride home? |
| Transportation Services does not offer rides home for vanpoolers who have missed their vanpools, or are planning on working late. If your schedule requires you to have a working schedule that conflicts with your vanpool schedule for a temporary basis, contact Transportation Services for a alternative parking options until your working schedule is back to the vanpool hours. |
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| How do I apply for the vanpool program? |
| You can stop by Transportation Services and pick up an application packet, or download it and mail it or drop it off. |
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| How soon can I start vanpooling? |
| All vanpool assignments are on a first come first served basis and seats are limited so please stop by the Transportation Services office for more information. |
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