Hi everyone!
Riki Rideshare reporting to you from Cross County Connection's headquarters with some exciting news. Not a day goes by that someone doesn't say to me, "Riki, you are the Rideshare Guru. You should take this knowledge to the world wide web." Well, folks, the powers that be have finally heard your requests and I'm now appearing on the CCCTMA website! I'm hard at work on the column for the latest Easy Rider Newsletter, so if you have any questions you want answered (What is ridesharing? How can I join the Caring Commuter Program? What is with the Twilight phenomenon?) drop me an email.
Have a question for Riki? Drop her a line via email or call (856) 596-8228 and ask for Riki's mailbox.
RIKI'S FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When I was first faced with the task of creating a frequently asked questions section for this webpage, I must admit to reveling in delusions of grandeur. These thoughts only lasted a second or two, but it was long enough to imagine a world filled with Riki Rules! tee-shirts and boundless fansites in my honor. Then I remembered the reason I was here: to keep you up-to-date on all the important transportation information available out there. That said, below is a list of questions that I'm most often asked and those that I think deserve reiteration.
1.
Who is Riki Rideshare? It's
the question
on everyone's lips. Costume malfunctions are
a thing
of the past
and word on the street is all about the mysterious
Riki
Rideshare.
(I
warned all of you about those delusions of
grandeur!). Riki
Rideshare is
everyone's favorite source for information
on ridesharing
and all those
other sometimes-complicated, sometimes-unknown
transportation
options available
to fellow South Jerseyans.
~ Riki
3. How can I contact Riki Rideshare? There are three ways to track me down at any given moment.
Carpooling / Vanpooling
1.
Why
should I carpool if I have my own car? With
costs of gas so high, carpooling is a great
way to reduce your automotive
costs. Not to mention, three passengers in your
car means three less vehicles
congesting the roads and causing you delay.
Think of all the time
and money you'll save while fighting pollution!
~Riki
2. How does Carpooling Makes Sense Program work? This new incentive program is open to all New Jersey residents who establish a new carpool. Each new carpool of two or more commuters will receive one $100 gas card after the two months of activity. And just so we’re clear…that’s one gas card per carpool, not person. Still plenty of free gas to get you to and from work. Of course, like every program, there are certain guidelines that must be met – you must carpool to work at least 24 days in a two-month period and there are tracking forms and a registration application to be completed – but have no fears, my friend. The required paper work is easy to navigate, and if you do have any questions, our office is here to help you.So go to Carpooling Makes Sense Program page and follow the instructions from there.
Caring Commuter Rewards Program
Dear Riki, I'd love to get to New York City for the holiday festivities, but I don't have a car and don't want to spend a lot of money on the trip. Are there any options for someone like me? Thrifty Holiday Traveler |
No worries, Thrifty. NJ Transit bus and rail routes will get you to-and-from New York City without burning a hole through your budget. I, too, enjoy visiting New York at the holidays and rely on the River LINE and the Northeast Corridor to get me to my destination. The fare is reasonable and I'm able to sit back with a book and let someone else do the driving for me, leaving me calm and ready for all the city has to offer. If the River LINE and Northeast Corridor aren't an option for you, check out NJ Transit's Itinerary Planning and it will provide you with the best route available. And if you still have questions, contact oour office and we'll help you finalize your trip. Soon you'll be on your way to Rockefeller Center! Riki |
I'll post a list of my current favorite fun reads and once a month, there will be a feature on one in particular, the Riki Book of the Month!
Riki's
Book of the Month
The
latest book club recommendation is The Time Traveler's Wife by
Audrey Niffenegger. Don't let its size
scare you away, it's one of those books
that you won't want to put down once
you get started. Don't be fooled by
the title either - this book is much
more a love story than a science fiction
time traveling book. Brilliant characters,
a strong relationship at the core,
and an original story. It's a great
read for those train trips to
New York
or
Atlantic Cities.
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Take Transit. One bus full of passengers takes the place of 20 automobiles.