Ventura, CA - Ventura County Rideshare Week 2014 wasn’t just successful, it was one of the county’s best ever. This year, Rideshare Week (October 6-10) garnered more than 1,000 pledges to share the ride and featured increased outreach, making the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD)-sponsored campaign one of the most successful to date.

Rideshare Week 2014 raised awareness of alternative commute options through its “Join a New Social Network…Rideshare!” theme and 12 on-site workplace events across Ventura County. At each event, commuters had the opportunity to win prizes and share their excitement about opportunities to connect while making better commute choices. “VCTC and VCAPCD could not be happier with the results of this year’s campaign – not just the participation, but the potential impact on local air quality and roadways,” noted VCTC Commuter Services Program Manager Alan Holmes. “After connecting with local employers, we are encouraged to see a growing commitment to ridesharing as commuters make the choice to switch to alternative methods of transportation. We are already looking forward to next year.”

But that doesn’t mean commuters need to wait until next year to join a new social network…rideshare. VCTC’s Commuter Services team has valuable resources available online at www.GoVenturaRideshare.org, including free customized eRideGuides with personalized transportation information. VCTC staff will continue to spread the word about this no-cost employee benefit by hosting on-site events or participating in wellness/benefits fairs and celebrations like Earth Day at worksites throughout Ventura County.

To learn more about ridesharing, the VCTC Commuter Services program, Guaranteed Ride Home program, employer support, and more, visit www.GoVenturaRideshare.org or call (800) 438-1112. Make sure to visit Facebook (GoVentura and TheAirZone) and Twitter (@GoVentura and @VCAPCD) for updates from VCTC and VCAPCD.