| Objectives
1) Develop web-based real-time mobile systems to increase the use of
carpooling
a. Mobile phone/PDA text and call notification
b. Last minute connections
c. Trust Metrics (User updated ranking and feedback)
d. User updated social and economic search criteria
e. Background checks
f. Auto insurance and license verification
g. Different user security levels
h. Car seat economics: valuating the ride opportunity and exchange systems
i. Switch Board phone connections between collaborators (recorded for
safety)
2) Develop Geographic strategies for facilitating carpooling
a. Locate Regional Pick-up and drop off areas
b. Cooperating employers
c. Adoption Strategies (City/partner initiated incentive Plan)
3) Advocate for increased use of carpooling as a viable transportation
option
a. Community outreach: Fairs, lectures, Events
b. Community involvement
c. Web forums
d. Provide an Informational Resource
e. Advertising
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