During November 2011, 5,766 VPSI vanpools logged more than $10 million in fuel savings and freed up 39,004 parking spaces. Here are the month’s environmental-impact statistics:
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VPSI Vice President Joins Advisory Board of National Center for Transit Research
November 30th, 2011 0 Comments
Joel Volinksi, NCTR Director, congratulates Jon Martz on his joining the NCTR Advisory Board, at an October recognition and awards dinner at the University of South Florida.
In October, Jon Martz, VPSI’s VP Government Relations, was honored by being invited to join the Advisory Board of the National Center for Transit Research (NCTR) at the University of South Florida.
The National Center for Transit Research is the preeminent university-based transit and alternative-transportation research institute in the United States. The principal, though not exclusive, focus of NCTR is on public transportation, broadly defined as alternatives to the single occupant vehicle, includes modes such as carpooling and vanpooling, paratransit, bus, and guideway transit technologies.
The NCTR Advisory Board consists of fourteen experts in the public transportation community with knowledge in the areas of public transportation research, transit planning and operations, and alternative forms of transportation. The role of the Advisory Board is to provide insights on issues dealing with public transportation and alternative forms of transportation, and to help NCTR in the review the of scope of research projects that have been selected.
Help Us Help Others this Holiday Season
November 28th, 2011 0 Comments
Each year during the Holiday season, VPSI, Inc. organizes an employee charitable drive to support Toys for Tots. For us, it’s a fun way to get into the holiday spirit and to make sure that less-fortunate children are able to enjoy the Christmas season.
And this year, we thought it would be fun to bring our vanpoolers into the mix and showcase some of that generosity on the blog.
From now through Christmas, we’re encouraging our vanpoolers to organize their own donations to Toys for Tots (or any other charity) and to send us pictures of their efforts, whether it’s a van full of toys or your vanpool presenting a check to a local charity.
The size of the gift isn’t important. It’s the thought behind it that’s significant.
Here’s how it works: Send your photos and mailing address to chris.hooper@vpsiinc.com. Throughout the season, we’ll pick our favorite shots and post them to our van-pools.com blog. If we post your picture, we’ll send you a $50 Starbucks gift card for you to share with your vanpool group.
We’re excited about working together with our vanpoolers to make a difference in peoples’ lives this season.
Happy Thanksgiving
November 23rd, 2011 0 Comments
From the entire VPSI, Inc. team, we wish you a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.
We’ll be back with more vanpooling and commuting news after the long weekend.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Winter Driving Tips
November 21st, 2011 0 CommentsBy Mark Kreindler
VPSI’s Risk Manager
Winter weather is (unfortunately) fast approaching and snow has already started falling in some parts of the country. It’s a good time to review some basic winter weather safe driving tips. Here are some pre- trip tips to make sure your vehicle is in top winter driving shape:
First, check the battery, coolant and wiper blades. Fill the washer fluid and always keep the gas tank at least half full. Next, check the tires for wear and proper inflation and be sure to keep a snow scraper/brush in vehicle.
Now for the driving tips:
- Always clear snow from your vehicle, including the roof
- Keep windshield and windows clear of ice and snow
- Allow extra time for your trip and slow down
- Avoid sudden stops and quick direction changes
- Watch for icy bridge decks and slippery shady areas on roadways
- Leave extra room between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you
- Turn on headlights during wintery weather
- Did I mention to slow down and drive for conditions?
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