| Carpool Program and Benefits |
As part of Duke’s continuing efforts to create a more sustainable campus by reducing traffic, Parking and Transportation Services offers a carpool program with an array of incentives, including free and convenient parking for groups of four or more people.
Eligibility
Who can join Duke’s carpool program?
Duke’s carpool program is open to all Duke staff, faculty, and students who have a vehicle and live off-campus.
How many people form a carpool?
A carpool is three or more commuters who ride together.
What are the benefits of carpooling?
In addition to saving money, cutting emissions and reducing wear on your vehicle, Duke carpoolers receive a permit that allows access to designated spaces in a number of convenient lots.
How much money can I save by carpooling?
Try out the carpool savings calculator and see the positive impact to your wallet from sharing the ride to campus. The results will surprize you! |
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How can I find carpool partners?
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Duke GreenRide, a new ride-matching tool offered by Parking and Transportation Services, helps you find other Duke commuters |
who live and work near you. By sharing a ride, you reduce fuel costs, parking fees and emissions. Plus, you contribute to Duke's mission of creating a more sustainable campus. Find your carpool buddies here. |
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What if I have an emergency and have to leave early?
For those unexpected crises, carpool members may register for Triangle Transit's Emergency Ride Home Program. Information about using this service can be found at www.gotriangle.org/ERH.
Carpool Categories & Parking Incentives
Staff/Faculty/Graduate & Professional Students:
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Four (4) or more participants get FREE parking in a preferred Duke lot. Each member receives 12 daily passes for access to your group’s preferred lot and 12 for any remote lot.
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Three (3) participants pay $4 monthly per person. Each member receives 12 daily passes for access to your group’s preferred lot and 12 for any remote lot.
Undergraduate Commuters
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Four (4) or more participants get FREE and reserved parking in the first lot on the left as you enter the Blue Zone and receive 20 day passes for unreserved spaces in the Blue Zone. Apply for the Blue Zone carpool program here.
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Three (3) participants pay $40 per person and receive the same benefits as a 4-person carpool. Apply for the Blue Zone carpool program here.
Where can my carpool park ?
Undergraduate commuter carpools may park only in the Blue Zone. Staff, faculty and graduate students may apply for the following lots for their carpools.
What if I share a ride with just one other person?
Two people who share a ride are not eligible for free parking. Instead, they each pay half the annual permit price and receive:
How many carpool permits will each participating group receive?
Each group will receive one permit for the preferred lot. The permit is transferable among all participants’ vehicles.
Am I guaranteed a place to park?
Yes. Duke will designate parking spaces to accommodate carpool permit holders.
Register Your Carpool
How do I apply for a carpool permit?
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Find commuters who work near you and have a similar schedule.
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Select the preferred lot for your carpool space.
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Gather information: Duke Unique ID number for each carpool member, license plate number and state, year, make, model and color of all vehicles.
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Designate one participant to complete the application found here.
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Mail or deliver your group's completed application to the address on the top of the form.
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Select one participant to collect your permit and passes after August 11 at the Parking Office on Coal Pile Drive, from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Fine Print
If I join a carpool, can I still keep my individual parking permit?
No. Carpoolers can not have individual permits. If you sign up for a carpool, your former parking permit will be deactivated.
What if a carpool member forgets to give the permit to the next driver, and we arrive without a permit?
The group may use a day pass for access to an undesignated space in the preferred lot or a remote lot. We suggest that participants keep day passes in their vehicles for such situations.
What if I decide to quit the carpool program?
Duke Parking and Transportation will attempt to assign participants to previous parking locations.
Want more information?
Write us at tranpark@notes.duke.edu or call (919) 684-PARK.
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