If you carpool, do you have to ride together 5 days per week?
To be considered a carpool, you must have at least 2 people driving together a minimum of 3 days per week. Note: If you park at the 4th, 5th or 7th Street Garages and pay the monthly carpool rate, you must pool everyday you park there in order to avoid paying the full daily rate.
Is there discounted parking for carpools in downtown Minneapolis?
Yes. Click here for a map of parking locations.
Why do carpools traveling on I-394 get a bigger discount than those coming from other areas?
The carpool parking discount in the 4th, 5th, and 7th Street garages is based on a grant from the federal government. One of the conditions of the grant is that only carpools coming into downtown Minneapolis on I-394 (and I-94) and living in the western section of the metro area are eligible to receive the discount. The impact of deeply discounted parking as an incentive to carpool is being studied.
Will my child count as a passenger?
Yes, as long as they are in the vehicle when you enter the ramp.
What is the Guaranteed Ride Home program?
The Guaranteed Ride Home program is for people who bus, bike, walk, ride rail transit or pool to work at least 3 days per week. Joining is free, and you'll receive 2 vouchers every six months, each worth $25 reimbursement for a cab ride, in case of an emergency.
Click here for more information.
If I don't qualify for discounted pool parking, why should I register?
Registration is free and simple. And there are other reasons to register besides parking discounts: you'll be eligible for several great incentive programs including Guaranteed Ride Home and Ride to Rewards. Also, you'll receive free ride matching services when you want to add members to your pool
