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How a University Vanpool Program Benefits the
University & Fleet Services
• Mike Wilson, CAFM Fleet Services Manager
• Michelle Ribble, Manager Commuter Programs
• Joe Pray, Coordinator Commuter Programs
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How Many Van Pools in the Fleet?Other Fleet
Vehicles87%
Van Pools13%
468 Vehicle
s
71 Vehicle
s
FY 2013
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How Does Van Pool Impact Shop Hours?
15%
85%
3046 Lease Fleet Shop
Hours
555 Van Pool
Labor Hours
FY 2013
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Van Pool Mileage Compared to Entire Fleet
24%
76%
3,326,194 Miles for rest
of fleet
1,062,147 Miles for Van Pool
FY 2013
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How Much Does Van Pool Contribute to Fuel
Surcharge?81,594 gallons X $0.035/gal=$2,856
That is 13% of my fuel surcharge total!
FY 2013
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How Much Does Van Pool Contribute to Administrative
Costs?71 Vans X $49/Van X 12 Months =
$41,748
FY 2013
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What is van pooling?
7 – 15 people
Same community, same work hours
Ride to and from work together
One person drives, others ride
Costs shared by riders
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University of Iowa Employee Van Pool Program
• 73 vans (68 assigned; 5 loaners)• 42 maxi-vans, 29 mini-vans• 700 participants• FY2013 = 1,062,147 miles
average trip = 32 miles one way shortest trip = 12.5 miles (West Branch)longest trip = 65 miles (Davenport)
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Benefits to the University
Land Use Sustainability
Employment
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Land Use
• Vanpool saves 500+ parking spaces
• Avoids building more lots
• Space for buildings, green areas or other uses
Photo courtesy of University Communication and Marketing Photography
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Sustainability
• Emissions (6.7million miles saved/yr)
• Fuel conservation (252,476 gallons saved)
• Reduce traffic congestion
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Employment14%
vanpoolersExpands employment pool
Productivity
Payroll Taxes
Retention
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Employee Benefits
Save money
Reduce wear & tear on
own vehicle
Use drive time for
other uses
Relieves stress of driving
May not need 2nd vehicle
Only transportation option
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Who runs your program?
All in-house• Commuter Programs
manages– Membership– Vehicles– Payment– Expenses
• Fleet Services – Performs maintenance– Obtains vehicles
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Vanpool Management System
• Created in-house• Consolidated databases
– Membership & wait lists– Vehicles & loaners– Mileage & parking assignments– Rates & payment– Retains history
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