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Why not add
your name to the list of thousands of commuters who have discoveredthe
economical method of carpooling? You can realize substantial savings, conserve energy, reduce the wear and tear
on your car, take advantage of the increased leisure time while
riding to work. To help you
in your efforts, the City of Springfield and the Springfield Planning
Department is offering a free carpool matching service. You will
be matched with other persons living near you. After matching, you
will be sent a list of names and telephone numbers of possible carpool
contacts. This service is free and you are under no obligation to
join a carpool.
So join with
your friends and co-workers in this unique opportunity. Consider
the advantages - then pool it. APPLY
ONLINE!
| Choices of Travel |
Estimated monthly cost for
daily roundtrips* |
| 10 miles |
20 miles |
30 miles |
40 miles |
50 miles |
60 miles |
70 miles |
| Drive Alone |
$142.50 |
$285.00 |
$427.50 |
$570.00 |
$712.50 |
$855.00 |
$997.50 |
| 2-Person Carpool |
$71.25 |
$142.50 |
$213.75 |
$285.00 |
$356.25 |
$427.50 |
$498.75 |
| 3-Person Carpool |
$47.50 |
$95.00 |
$142.50 |
$190.00 |
$237.50 |
$285.00 |
$332.50 |
| 4-Person Carpool |
$35.63 |
$71.25 |
$106.88 |
$142.50 |
$178.13 |
$213.75 |
$249.38 |
*Using 47.5 cents per mile, national composite average, based on driving 15,000 miles per year, 30-day month. The composite figure is the average of the following three categories: small sedan, medium sedan, and large sedan. Figures include gasoline, maintenance, license,
depreciation, finance charges, and insurance.
The above average cost information and more details are available in AAA's "Your Driving Costs 2007" brochure. 
Additional Information is available on the Ozark Transportation Organization's Rideshare page.
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