No Fare Anywhere: Ride the Bus for Free Oct. 7-11th!

SLO Rideshare and County Public Transit Operators Invite All County Residents to Ride the Bus Fare-Free October 7th – 11th

San Luis Obispo County Regional Rideshare Week kicks off with “No Fare, Anywhere”, allowing all county residents and visitors to “try transit” for free all week. Rideshare Week highlights alternative transportation modes and commuters are encouraged to carpool, vanpool, take transit, walk, or bike. This yearly event also celebrates the internationally recognized Walk to School Day.

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Marketing & Communications Internship – Paid Opportunity

Work with us and grow your skills!

The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) Rideshare Division is seeking a Marketing Communications Intern who has an interest in public transportation and working with the public. Interns can apply their education, skills, and experience while gaining practical knowledge in a public agency setting, as well as being part of a creative team responsible for coordinating campaigns such as Bike Month throughout San Luis Obispo County. As the Marketing Communications Intern, you’ll assist with event planning and community outreach, work on social media content creation, and learn from a team of professionals.

Learn More and Apply Here





Summer Clean Air Challenge

This Summer (and all year to be honest!) we encourage you to pick a greener and cleaner way to go. Choose a group of up to 10 friends, coworkers or commute buddies and compete to be the greenest team of all.

The team (of up to 10!) that reduces the most CO2 between July 8th and August 30th by using alternative modes for your commute, work trips, lunch trips, or personal errands, will win a summer of fun basket! Log your trips to win!

Join the competition here!





Bike Month Kicks Off Across SLO County

May is Bike Month! SLO Regional Rideshare invites SLO County residents of all ages to participate in events within their communities and the region. This year’s theme is Bike to the Future.

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We’re Hiring!

The San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG) is seeking a Transportation Planner I, II, or III.  Under the direction of the Regional Programming and Project Delivery Division Chief, the Transportation Planner will be part of a dynamic team responsible for coordination of all issues related to project development and delivery and fund programming functions. The Programming and Projects Delivery team has a diverse range of tasks from managing multimodal capital project delivery; programming of federal, state, and local funding sources; and developing and managing grant applications.  The Transportation Planner is a professional, responsible for administering programs; supporting project management; conducting analytical and planning studies; researching, reviewing and analyzing plans and reports; and supporting department programs and projects. The Transportation Planner provides staff support in the decision-making process and organizes and performs professional staff work supporting SLOCOG’s projects and programs. Applications are due Monday, May 13.

Learn more about the position here.









2024 Safe Routes to School Family Survey

SLO County Parents and Caregivers, we need your input! The Safe Routes to School Family Survey is collecting feedback about barriers to walking and biking to school. Please take the survey whether or not your student currently bikes/walks to school. Input collected through the survey will be used to inform transportation planning, program, and project improvements in our region. The survey takes approximately 6 minutes and your time is greatly appreciated! We encourage you to share the survey with others.

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The Rideshare Era is Here…

Rideshare Week is October 2nd-6th! Pledge to carpool, vanpool, bike or walk, or take the bus for your ticket to the Rideshare Era – and lots of cool prizes! Learn more and pledge here.





Join the Summer Clean Air Challenge!

July 10 – August 31: The Clean Air Champions that prevent the most CO2 will win a choice of a summer excursion! Excursions include gift cards or tickets to:
The Ravine, Hearst Castle, Boomers in Santa Maria, The Lights at Sensorio, Sycamore Mineral Springs Hot Tubs, or The Great American Melodrama
Swing Time (TopTracer Golf) at Dairy Creek (4 people) Each team member will get to choose their own excursion!

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