The Commuter Register website is a place that allows people who live or work in the Capital District (Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady Counties in New York State) to advertise for FREE for a carpool. Information about the potential carpooler's general home location, work location, hours of work and rideshare preferences is published in a carpool "listing". Listings are arranged by general work location/ home location so that someone interested in carpooling can easily find someone who has the same general commute pattern. The Commuter Register also provides a wealth of information about park and ride lot locations, bus schedules and fares and provides tips on how to better maintain your vehicle.

To find someone to carpool with click the "Carpool Ads" button and then click on the city or town name that you commute to.  Ads under each destination are organized alphabetically by the city or town you commute from.   Look through the advertisements for a suitable carpool match.  Call the person that has a commute most similar to your own and make arrangements.  It's as simple as that.  Don't be afraid to call a person who has a commute pattern somewhat similar to your own--you might be able to come to some sort of agreement that works for both of you.  Dates at the end of each carpool ad identify when the ad was added to the website.

If your not sure if carpooling or taking the bus to work is for you, visit our calculator to find out how much it really costs to drive alone everyday.  Use USDOE's calculator to estimate your car's impact on the environment.

If you don't see a suitable listing (ad), be sure to read our Tips on How to Find a Carpool Partner.  If you've found a match, be sure to read Courtesy Tips for Carpoolers so you can form a successful, long lasting carpool.

If you want your own carpool ad to appear on the Register Web Site, complete the listing request form that appears in the "Carpool Ads" page of this web site.  Alternatively, you can call 458-2164 or fax your form  to CDTC at (518) 459-2155.

Click here to get real-time information about traffic on the Capital District's major highways.

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2008 Capital District Transportation Committee