What about needing to get home early due to an emergency?

Each individual can get two guaranteed rides home through taxi, TNC, or rental car as a Commute with Enterprise vanpool participant.

Where do I park my car during the day?

Your specific vanpool group will choose a location to meet every morning. Your car will stay there, and you’ll grab it at the end of the day. We can help choose the location and make sure everyone is comfortable with it.

How is a vanpool paid for?

Vanpools are paid for by Statewide Transportation Improvement Funds and employees or employers. The subsidy covered varies between counties.

What is the duration of the lease agreement?

Leases on a vanpool vehicle are month-to-month and can be canceled anytime with 30 days' notice.

What is the subsidy in Jefferson, Deschutes and Crook county?

In these counties, Cascade East Transit subsidizes $525/month for each vanpool. The employer or employees will cover the remaining costs, including gas. On average, this covers about 1/3 of the vanpool costs. Vanpools range in cost depending on vehicle type and miles traveled. For more information, feel free to contact us.

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Thank you for considering a donation to Commute Options! Your generosity directly supports our programs and initiatives, helping us build a more sustainable and connected community. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference. We appreciate your commitment to creating positive change.

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Thank you for considering donating to our programs!

Your support fuels our mission! Thank you for visiting our donation page. By contributing to Commute Options, you’re directly impacting our ability to deliver vital programs and initiatives that promote active transportation and improve community well-being. We’re grateful for your partnership in making a difference.

Every student deserves a bike.

Help Us Purchase Personal Bikes For Silver Rail Elementary Students.

Every kid deserves the joy of two wheels. Since 1991, Commute Options has made getting around Oregon safer, more affordable, and more connected, from teaching kids to ride safely to school to connecting our community through transportation options.

Working closely with Family Access Network, we will identify and select 20 Silver Rail Elementary students who can benefit from a personal bike, helmet, lock, and essential riding accessories. We’re partnering with The Bicycle Resource of Bend to help acquire these bikes and get them into the hands of the students who need them.

With the ongoing commitment of local community groups and donors like you, we can reach our $5,000 goal and make this possible!

“Over the past year, I’ve been teaching kids across Central Oregon how to safely ride bikes. At Commute Options, we travel from school to school and provide all necessary equipment and instruction to teach youth how to ride. But for many learners, there isn’t a bike waiting for them at home to continue rolling. Bikes have become inaccessible to some families due to high costs and this year we are hoping to close the gap by raising funds to provide kids with bikes that need one. Biking facilitates joy, independence, community, and better health and everyone deserves the chance to reap the benefits a bicycle can provide. Please consider donating to support youth in our community!”

Frequently asked questions

What does my donation support?

Your donation helps us purchase bicycles for students of Silver Rail Elementary. We’ll work with Family Access Network to identify students who would benefit from receiving a bike. Our fundraising goal of $5,000 will allow us to purchase 20 bicycles, helping more students enjoy the freedom, independence, and joy that comes with having a bike of their own.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Our organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. You’ll receive a donation receipt for your records to use when filing your taxes.

Who can I contact if I have a question about my donation?

Please reach out to info@commuteoptions.org with any questions about our fundraiser or your donation!