GetAroundOK is a new online commuter matching program that helps Central Oklahomans find less expensive and environmentally friendly commuting alternatives. This service is publicly funded using federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds and is administered by the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG).

GetAroundOK can help connect you with other commuters who may be able to carpool, bike, or walk to work/school with you. By creating a free account with GetAroundOK, you will be able to search for other commuters near you who share similar schedules and commuting preferences.

If you are an employer looking for information about offering commuter benefits, GetAroundOK can help your company promote alternative transportation options within your workplace.

There are many reasons to consider ridesharing! Some benefits you might experience include:

• Less stress commuting to and from work
• Financial savings due to shared commuting costs
• Decreased personal vehicle maintenance and wear and tear
• Reduced demand for parking spaces at work or school
• Increased free time for riders
• Improved air quality resulting from fewer auto emissions
• Reduced traffic congestion
• Flexibility in choosing days that work best for you to rideshare

GetAroundOK’s commuter matching service covers anyone living or working within the Oklahoma City Area Regional Transportation Study (OCARTS) area. Click here for a map to see if you’re covered.

GetAroundOK is a free, web-based commuter matching service that allows commuters to:

• Create password-protected accounts
• Enter and manage their carpool preferences
• Get instant matches with other commuters who want to form or join carpools
• Send instant e-mail messages to carpool matches
• Access their accounts at any time to update their profile or search for more matches

GetAroundOK might not have any matches for you when you first create your account. This is a new online service and it will take some time for the database to grow. Be sure to check back often.

You may also want to consider changing your commuter profile to give you a broader pool of matches.

• Can you arrive at work or school earlier, leave later, or work more flexible hours?
• Can you meet other commuters at a central public location or use public transit for part of your commute?

Many people have concerns about being stranded at work in the event of illness, accident, or emergency. GetAroundOK offers a Guaranteed Ride Home program for eligible commuters who rideshare. This program will reimburse you ($35 maximum) up to three times a year for a taxi ride home from work in the event of an emergency on a day where you use alternative transportation.