The City of Portland and the Portland Public School District are partnering on a new carpooling program as part of Portland’s Safe Routes to School effort.
The ironic effect of growing fears for kids’ personal safety has been to make the environment more dangerous for them. Parents driving their children by car can make the streets around schools more congested, polluted, and dangerous for those walking and biking. Traffic data reveal that 50% of children who are hit by cars near schools are hit by cars driven by parents of other students. Also, research shows that one car dropping off one child at one school for one month generates three pounds of idling emissions.
We have made it easy to Carpool to School!
Here's your exclusive school link to join! You will be matched instantly to other parents looking to carpool to your school on the same days and at the same times as you.
Just think of the benefits to you, your children and your school!
- Improving traffic safety around your school
- Reducing traffic congestion and pollution
- Saving money by reducing the number of miles driven on your car
- Saving you time by only driving a few times a week instead of every day
- Building community by meeting neighbors who attend your school
Need some more information? Click here for some Frequently Asked Questions and Tips for a Successful Carpool to School.
Questions? Contact Janis McDonald at 503-823-5358 or janis.mcdonald@pdxtrans.org.
