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Join Club Ride & Improve Your Commute

As a member of the [EMPLOYER]team, youget to take advantage of Club Ride Commuter Services! Club Ride is a free program from the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) designed to help reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.

As a proud partner of Club Ride, [EMPLOYER] makes it easy for you toimprove your commute to save money and help the environment. Interested in carpooling, vanpooling, biking or walking to work, riding transit or your motorcycle?

Sign up for Club Ride, and you can take advantage of free carpool ridematching, Park & Ride lots, member discounts, Guaranteed Ride Home and monthly drawings for prizes and gift cards.

To join the Club or get more information on the programs and services offered exclusively to Club Ride members, contact [EMPLOYER]’s Transportation Coordinator[TC NAME] at [TC CONTACT INFO]. Or visit

And the Winners Are…

This month’s Club Ride Rewards winners at [EMPLOYER] are:

  • [COMMUTER NAME] [PRIZE]
  • [COMMUTER NAME] [PRIZE]
  • [COMMUTER NAME] [PRIZE]
  • [COMMUTER NAME] [PRIZE]

By carpooling, riding transit, bicycling, walking or riding a motorcycle work, these Club Ride commuters are helping to reduce traffic congestion and improve the air we breathe.

Remember, you can’t win if you don’t report your commute! To find out more about how you can win Club Ride Rewards,contact [EMPLOYER]’s Transportation Coordinator [TC NAME] at [TC CONTACT INFO]. Or visit

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Join the Club…Club Ride

More than [##] of us here at [EMPLOYER] have joined a club designed to help us save money and win prizes every month. You want in? You got it!

[EMPLOYER] is a partner of Club Ride Commuter Service, a free program of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). That means we make it easy for you to cut your commute costs by carpooling, riding transit, walking, cycling or vanpooling.

When you become a member of Club Ride, you can even win prizes and gift cards through Club Ride Rewards. Plus members get exclusive discounts at restaurants and stores throughout Southern Nevada.

To join the Club or get more information on the programs and services offered exclusively to Club Ride members, contact [EMPLOYER]’s Transportation Coordinator [TC NAME] at [TC CONTACT INFO]. Or visit

1 Day a Month is All It Takes to Go Green

[EMPLOYER] is a dedicated partner of Club Ride Commuter Services – aprogram from the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) that works to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.

As a member of the [EMPLOYER] team, consider helping us reach our sustainability goals by using a clean commute alternative just 1 Day a Month – that’s all it takes! Carpool, vanpool, ride transit, walk, cycle, and together we can help remove nearly 200 tons of pollution from our air. Get more information at

Cleaning your commute also means you get a chance at prizes every month through Club Ride Rewards. Report between four and 11 commute days each month for a chance to win Club Ride logo items and 12 or more days for a chance to win $25 and $50 gift cards.

To join the Club or get more information on the programs and services offered exclusively to Club Ride members, contact [EMPLOYER]’s Transportation Coordinator [TC NAME] at [TC CONTACT INFO]. Or visit

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Go Green & Save Green By Cleaning Your Commute

The cost of commuting can really add up. You pay for gas, oil changes and car maintenance. But we’re here to tell you there is a better way! Carpool, ride the bus – it can save you a lot of money. These commute modes also keep our air clean and our roads clear.

To help you improve your commute, [EMPLOYER]’s partnership with Club Ride Commuter Services lets you win cash and prizes just for using an alternative commute mode. All you have to do is sign up for Club Ride and report your clean commutes. If you report four to 11 clean trips in one month, you could win prizes like water bottles and tote bags. If you report 12 or more clean trips, you could win $25 or $50 gift cards!

To register for Club Ride to start saving and winning, contact [EMPLOYER]’s Transportation Coordinator, [TC NAME] at [TC CONTACT INFO], or visit

Get Exclusive Discounts with Club Ride

Did you know that you can get discounts at some of your favorite spots around town just for improving your commute to work? Become a member of Club Ride and look into clean commute alternatives – like carpooling, riding the bus or biking – and you will get access to special offers at restaurants, attractions and retail stores throughout the Las VegasValley!

Because [EMPLOYER] is a partner of RTC’s Club Ride Commuter Services, all you have to do is register for the program and bring your membership card to any Club Ride Discounts location for an exclusive deal. Visit a list of participating restaurants, retail stores and other local businesses.

If you haven’t registered, contact [EMPLOYER]’s Transportation Coordinator, [TC NAME] at [TC CONTACT INFO]. In addition to the discounts, your new commute will save money on commuting costs and help reduce air pollution in Southern Nevada.

Club Ride Parking Perks

Did you know that [EMPLOYER] carpoolers can take advantage of reserved parking? Just register for Club Ride with [TC NAME], request a reserved parking hang tag and park in the designated Club Ride parking spaces on the days that you carpool to work.

In 2011, [EMPLOYER] carpoolers have reported [##] carpool trips, which reduced traffic on our roads and help to clean up the air we breathe. The reserved parking is an incentive and thank you for those of you who carpool to and from work.

If you are a [EMPLOYER] carpooler please remember these rules regarding the reserved parking:

  1. You must have a Club Ride parking hang tag displayed in your vehicle.
  2. You can only park in the reserved spaces on the days that you carpool. When you drive alone, you must use regular employee parking spaces.
  3. And don’t forget to report your carpool days to win Club Ride Rewards!

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You Have a Guaranteed Ride Home

Lots of people like the idea of using alternative commute modes, like carpooling or riding the bus, but many are concerned about being stranded without their car. What happens if there is an emergency and you need to get somewhere quickly? Thanks to [EMPLOYER]’s partnership with RTC’s Club Ride Commuter Services, you can enjoy the benefits of carpooling, using transit or biking or walkingto work without that worry.

With Club Ride’s Guaranteed Ride Home program, you can getfree rides when you have to make an unexpected trip on a day you used an alternative commute mode. If an emergency situation comes up, you can take a taxi, the bus or possibly even rent a car, and Club Ride will reimburse you for the cost. You can get home, to your child’s school, to a medical facility or to your car.

You must be a registered Club Ride member to take advantage of Guaranteed Ride Home. As a member you receive up to five reimbursements per calendar year. Qualifying emergencies include a personal illness/emergency, unexpected overtime or your carpool driver unexpectedly leaving. Upon returning to work after the emergency, your Transportation Coordinator, [TC NAME], will help you get reimbursed.

For full program guidelines, visit contact [TC NAME] at [CONTACT INFO].

We’ll Help You Meet Your Match

Joining a carpool is a wonderful thing. You only drive part of the time, you save money on gas and car maintenance and you help keep Southern Nevada’s air clean. But sometimes it can be a challenge to find someone to carpool with. That’s why RTC’s Club Ride Commuter Services offers free ridematching. This service will link you up with other commuters who work and live in the same area as you, have a similar schedule and want to share the ride.

Because [EMPLOYER] is a partner of Club Ride, you have free access to this ridematching service. To register, visit You will receive a list of carpool candidates and their contact information. Simply call or email one of the commuters on your list to set up carpool arrangements and begin saving money and cleaning up our air!

For more information about ridematching and Club Ride, contact [EMPLOYER]’s Transportation Coordinator, [TC NAME] at [TC CONTACT INFO].

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Park Close to Home &Commute to Work

There’s no need to drive if you can Park & Ride! The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) offers Park & Ride locations throughout the Valley where you can park your car and hop on a bus. You can also arrange to meet carpool partners at these locations, which is often more convenient than picking someone up at home.

Plus, thanks to [EMPLOYER]’s partnership with RTC’s Club Ride Commuter Services, you have the opportunity to become a member of Club Ride, which will give you the chance to earn rewards for carpooling, cycling or riding transit. To join, visit Once you are registered, select “Park & Ride Match” to find the nearest location to your home.

For more information about Club Ride, contact [EMPLOYER]’s Transportation Coordinator, [TC NAME], at [TC CONTACT INFO].

Plan Your Commute Online

Taking the bus to work makes a lot of sense. You save on gas, keep miles off your car and help keep our air clean and roadways clear. Plus you can relax and let someone else do the driving. Now thanks to RTC’s online Trip Planner powered by Google, you never have to worry about planning your own route!

Just visit and type in your origin, destination and what time you would like to leave or arrive. The Trip Planner will figure out the rest for you. You’ll know where to get on, what time to show up, how long it will take and how much the trip will cost. You can also print out maps and step-by-step directions to take with you on your trip.

In addition, because [EMPLOYER] is a partner of RTC’s Club Ride Commuter Services program, you have the opportunity to win prizes just for taking the bus to work. To find out more, contact [EMPLOYER]’s Transportation Coordinator [TC NAME] at[TC CONTACT INFO], or visit

Get [##]% Off Your MonthlyTransitPass

You don’t have to pay full price for a monthly transit pass. That’s because you work at [EMPLOYER], and just for that, you get a discount!

Pick up a discounted pass at [LOCATION INFORMATION] or contact [TC NAME] at [CONTACT INFO]. You’ll only pay $[##]/month to ride the bus. That’s a [##]% discount off the regular monthly price.

You can even pay for your monthly transit pass tax-free through easy payroll deductions, which means no out-of-pockets costs to you. Plus, when you sign up for Club Ride Commuter Services, you get the chance at prizes and gift cards just for riding the bus to work.

Club Ride members also get special offers throughout the area, and you’ll never get stranded at work thanks to Club Ride’s Guaranteed Ride Home program. What are you waiting for?

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[Four/Three] Ways to Report

There’s only one way to win Club Ride Rewards – report your commutes! Lucky for you, Club Ride gives you [four/three] ways to do it. Whether you are [making your way through the office,] at your computer or on the go, you can easily report your alternative commute trips.

  • [Swipe your Club Ride card at the swipe terminal located [LOCATION INFO]]
  • Visit rtcsnv.com and click on Club Ride, then select Report Your Commute
  • Call 228-RIDE (7433) and select option 5
  • Send a text message to 41411. Text CRide followed by a space and the number corresponding to your commute mode (ex: CRide 4)

2-Carpool

3-Vanpool

4-Transit/Bus

5-Bicycle

6-Walk

7-Motorcycle

*Club Ride must have your cell phone number. Normal text message rates apply.

By reporting 4-11 clean commutes per month, you can win Club Ride merchandise. Report 12 or more alternative commutes per month, and you could win $25 or $50 gift cards! To register for the program, just contact [TC NAME] at [CONTACT INFO].

Spring Clean Your Commute

Flowers are in bloom. Showers are starting to sprinkle down. Spring is in the air, and that means…Spring Cleaning. This year, look beyond your household chores and consider spring cleaning your commute.

If you currently drive alone to work, consider sharing the ride. [EMPLOYER] is a partner of RTC’s Club Ride Commuter Services program, meaning you can access free ridematching reports to help you find a carpool partner.

Spring is also the perfect time to give transit a try. Use RTC’s online Transit Trip Planner to map out your transit route. Drive to the nearest Park & Ride lot, hop on the bus and get off at [NEAREST TRANSIT STATION]. We are just a [DISTANCE] walk from the station.

When you walk, cycle, ride transit, carpool or motorcycle to work, you can also win Club Ride Rewards every month. For more information about Club Ride, contact [EMPLOYER]’s Transportation Coordinator, [TC NAME], at [TC CONTACT INFO].

Keep More Money in Your Wallet

Did you know that the average commute in the Valley can cost nearly $13 per day? With gas prices skyrocketing, Club Ride wants to remind you that carpooling, riding transit, bicycling and walking to work can help you save lots. Plus you can earn extra cash and rewards for reporting your commute!

Ways to save on your commute:

  • If you carpool with one other person, you are paying half as much as everyone else on gas! Don’t know who to carpool with? Call Club Ride for a list of carpool matches At 228-RIDE (7433)
  • Take transit and let your car have the day off. Sit back, relax, and let someone else do the driving! [INSERT EMPLOYER NAME] sells discounted EZ Rider transit passes to help you save even more on your commute.
  • Ride your bike or walk to work while the weather is nice. You don’t have to do it every day – even once a week will help you save money (and give you a little exercise too!).

Other gas-saving tips:

  • Share school rides. Instead of picking up your kids from school every day, ask a neighbor with kids in the same school to help. You can each take turns picking up the children.
  • Don’t use your trunk for storage. Clean out your car and lighten the load to help improve gas efficiency.
  • Combine errands and try to park in a central location and walk from place to place. Better yet – eliminate the trip completely by using online services, such as banking, buying stamps and paying bills.
  • If you are using commute alternatives, you save in other areas too. If you drive less, you will not have to do things like get the oil changed or rotate your tires as often.

And remember, Club Ride gives away prizes and $25 and $50 gift cards every month to reward commuters for choosing an alternative commute. If you don’t report your commute, you won’t win.

To learn more about Club Ride and our money-saving programs, call 228-RIDE (7433) or visit rtcsnv.com/club_ride.

Dust Off Your Club Ride Card & Start Winning

With gas prices predicted to reach $4 a gallon this summer, what better time to leave your car at home and carpool, bicycle, walk or ride transit? Dust off your Club Ride card and start reporting your commute days so you can win monthly cash and prize drawings!

All About Club Ride Rewards:

  1. Report four to 11 clean trips in one month and you could win prizes like water bottles and tote bags. If you report 12 or more clean trips, you could win $25 or $50 gift cards.
  2. Clean trips include: carpool, bicycle, walk, transit/bus, motorcycle
  3. There are four [ENTER THREE IF NO SWIPE TERMINAL AT WORKSITE] ways to report: swipe your card at the terminal located [ENTER LOCATION(S) HERE], online, text message or by phone.

If you aren’t registered for Club Ride or if you lost your membership card, go to [ENTER COMPANY TC INFO] or call 228-RIDE (7433). For more information on additional programs and services like Club Ride Discounts, Guaranteed Ride Home and the monthly winner’s list, go to rtcsnv.com/club_ride