Technology Developments in Vanpooling - Jason Conley – Avego Inc. Marketing

Jason M. ConleyDirector of Government Relations

Avego Corporation

Vanpool BootcampNovember 7, 2011

Technology Developments in Vanpooling

Revolutionary Mobility

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ACT 2011 ConferenceHyatt RegencyChicago, Illinois30 August 2011

Road Map

•About Avego•Vanpool Matching Tools•Automated NTD Reporting•Real-time Ridesharing•A glimpse into the future

A Lot of Empty Seats

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Transit load factor below 40%

A Different Story on Airplanes


Airlines 81% load factor for domestic flights

Avego’s Mission

Efficiency in passenger transportation

Real-timeInformationfor Transit

Next GenerationRidesharing

VanpoolManagement

Select Clients

Vanpool Matching Software

Why do we even need technology?


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Online Vanpool Matching Software

Over 40,000 registered users, 4,800 routes created

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Personal Profile Pages

Set preferences and privacy settings

Self-manage pool roster, membership, and routes

In-mail messaging, bulletin boards, communities

Publish your pool to social networks

Track your trips

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Manage Your Own Vanpool

Automated NTD Reporting

Why Automate NTD Reports?


Accurate, Verifiable Reports


In Vehicle Solutions

• Commercial grade Android tablet computers (Dell Streak, Samsung)

• Roster management for easy ridership, trip and NTD data collection

• 2-way interface for driver communications

• Support for ad-hoc/ casual vanpool riders and vehicle expenses

• Engine diagnostics (OBD-II) capability (optional)ANDROIDCopyright © 2011 Avego - All Rights Reserved - Avego Confidential

Better than a Clipboard

• Touch screen device, slides over visor

• Automates NTD Reporting

• Click name beside roster for on-boards, off-boards

• Always on, automated over-air updates

• Software calculates passenger revenue milesANDROIDCopyright © 2011 Avego - All Rights Reserved - Avego Confidential

Record Fuel Expenses

• Record fuel expenses at the time of transaction

• Cross-reference with fuel card receipts to ensure accuracy

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Generate Reports


Track your Growth


Monitor Overall Performance


Unpack the Numbers


Real-Time Ridesharing

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Avego Real-Time Ridesharing

Built-in cashless payments

Rideshare whenever you want, from wherever you areGet matched with riders and drivers in real-time

Pre-populated and user-generated stops

Built-in security features

Similar to the proven “slugging system”

A Marketplace for Empty Seats

Drivers can earn back commute expenses

$1 per pick-up, $0.20 per mile

Riders get affordable commute option

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Avego Ride Board

•View all available scheduled rides up to 48 hours in advance

•Allows drivers to advertise their available seats

•Works with any web-enabled phone

•Accessible via m.avego.com

Avego Shout

•Location-based messaging for carpoolers and vanpoolers

• Instant push messaging and real-time tracking

•Arrange rides with friends, at hotspots or events

RTR Pilot Projects

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go520: Seattle, Washington•$400K WSDOT grant for

RTR pilot on the SR-520 corridor in Seattle

•115,000 vehicles / day

•250 drivers, 750 riders

•Coincided with the planned introduction of tolling on the 520 bridge

•Tech friendly commuters (Microsoft, University of Washington)

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Ridesharing In The Palm Of Your HandJanuary 8, 2011

Need a Ride? There Are Apps for ThatJanuary 20, 2011

Avego Debuts go520 Mobile App In Seattle To Encourage Carpooling, Ease TrafficJanuary 27, 2011

go520: Media Reaction

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Guaranteed Service

•Partnership with King County Vanpool

•Operating 10 times a day between Capitol Hill and the Overlake Transit Center

•Runs up to every 15 minutes during peak hours

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RTR Pilot: Bergen, Norway

•Funded initially by a 1 million Kroner grant ($181,000) from the Norwegian Transport Authority

•Nine local employers with over 7,500 staff agreed to participate

•Will help reduce traffic congestion in Bergen's busy Kokstad/Sandsli business district

San Francisco Bay Area

$1.5 million MTC Climate Grant

Sonoma, Marin, Contra Costa

Jan. 2012 – Feb. 2013

If successful, expand to entire Bay Area

Multi-modal options

Additional platforms

Variable message signs

Affiliate Partnerships

• Free branded RTR apps and web site for partners

• TMAs, Rideshare Organizations, governments

• No license fee

• Revenue share based on transactions

• Free monthly reports

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Multi-Modal Options

Carpools, vanpools, transit…

Questions?

Jason M. ConleyDirector of Government Relations202-318-0108 office202-441-9313 [email protected]

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Technology Developments in Vanpooling - Jason Conley – Avego Inc. Marketing

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