2006 Vanpool Changes

Factors Leading To Change

  • Rising Fuel Costs
  • Rising Lease Rates
  • AT Budget Deficit
  • Unbalanced Incentives


One Rate Increase Over Fifteen Years

History of Gas Prices


Average Price Per Gallon in California is Currently $3.332

Examples of Lease Increases


This graph show 3 vans that have existed since 2003. There has been a clear increase in lease rates. There were not significant increases from 2004/05 to 2005/06.

History of Vanpool Fares


Vanpool Subsidy


Mode Split


We have spent $232,551 this year for the vanpool program (Through March 31).

Program Cost
Carpool $0
Metrolink and Amtrak $5,532
Medical Center Shuttle $13,990
Walkers and Bikers $27,292
OCTA U-Pass $65,379
ASUCI Shuttle $219,901
Vanpools $232,551

Trips Reduced - Carpool Vanpool


New Fares


Additional Changes

Incentive Change
Cell Phones
Discontinued-Alternative

$32 / 7 passengers = $5 @ 120 minutes
AT Dollars
Discontinued-Alternative

2 for 4 days with a $384 value.

Will Vanpoolers get 4 days per month or 2 day per month next fiscal year?

Will they be issued ATA hang tags or do they have to use the kiosk?

Drive Alone vs. Vanpool