Vanpool

WTA has vans available.

What is vanpooling?  It's a "lease" program where you can obtain a van to commute with other people to work and thereby save time and money while you help reduce pollution, traffic congestion, and fuel consumption.

When you vanpool, you share the cost of commuting—including fuel, maintenance and insurance—with your fellow commuters. Unlike a carpool, no one puts miles on their own vehicle while vanpooling.   Fares are based on the number of miles traveled each month and cover ALL costs of vanpooling, including fuel, maintenance, and insurance. 

To start a vanpool, you need a minimum of 5 riders including several people who are willing to drive (and who have good driving records). 

Current vanpools operated by WTA travel to Regence in Burlington, Boeing in Everett, BP at Cherry Point, Heath Tecna near Barkley Village in Bellingham, Tesoro in Anacortes, as well as a few other companies in other locations.  Call 752-4596 to find out where existing vanpools are currently operating.  WTA staff can support you in forming a vanpool and will provide driver orientation.  WTA staff will also be your contact regarding vehicle maintenance, etc.

Some employers encourage vanpooling by offering incentives to riders. Call WTA to see if you work for such a company, or check with your Human Resources department.

If you have questions, or if you have a group of interested riders, give us a call at 752-4596.