large vanpool operators - formulation: part 2 - by rico fleshman - vpsi

VPSI Commuter Vanpools

•Nationwide coverage in over 50 metropolitan areas, corporate office in Troy, MI and with two local field offices Richmond and WDC

•Over 5,600 commuter vehicles nationwide

Size and Scope of Coverage

Corporate Capabilities

• Carpools/Vanpools • Public transit and sale of public transit fare media • Bicycle programs • Emergency Ride Home Program development and operation• Computerized ridematching software • Establishment of an on-site Commuter Center • Off-site shuttles (e.g. satellite parking shuttles) and on-site

shuttles (e.g. campus shuttle) • Financial incentives for employees using qualified commuting

strategies (i.e. Commuter Choice) • Explore transportation resources and subsidy opportunities

- Each VPSI field office has dedicated staff to assist customers with vanpool account questions or concerns, vehicle related questions and support during business hours/call center after hours for 24 hour roadside support.

- Each field office is home to Marketing and Outreach staff who take calls from riders seeking to join or start a vanpool- work with companies/agencies to implement a vanpool program.

Local Field Office Support

Larger Fleet Selection/Conversion

Added Safety Features

Qualified nationwide vendor network for service and maintenance, and 24 hr roadside assistance.

Staged loaner vehicles at participating locations.

Nationwide network of vendors

Past and Ongoing Programs

Customer Rewards Programs

Annoucing Our “This is How We Roll” Contest

“Help Us Reach 5,000 “Likes” on Facebook and Win a $100 Amazon Gift Card”

Social Media Platforms

TDM Focus

• Capture of vanpool environmental impact data to support local agency and company strategies

• Integrate similar data from other organizations and sites currently supporting TDM programs

• Network with leaders throughout the industry to further leverage TDM benefits– ACT participation, local agency meetings– Co-sponsorship for consolidating data and outreach

Rico FleshmanManager-Mid Atlantic Area

703.921.0601 ext 203rico.fleshman@vpsiinc.com