The purpose of these programs is to promote carpooling and vanpooling, particularly for the work commute trip, thus reducing energy consumption, traffic congestion, and air pollution.
The Ridesharing program provides grants to 11 ridesharing offices in the state for organizing, demonstrating, and promoting ridesharing programs.
The MichiVan Program provides commuter vans to qualified groups of seven or more persons. These vans are self-supporting except for program development enhancements and administrative costs. This program meets transportation demands where public transportation is unavailable or is unsuited to commuter travel needs.