Be green and save green by forming a carpool. You can share the costs of gas and parking, and have someone to chat with along the way. If you have a carpool parking permit, you may park in any available 5 hour on-street parking space.

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Metro currently has 12 vanpools traveling places such as Salem, Hood River, and Clark County. To see the full list of vanpools and information on starting and joining a vanpool, refer to our partner, Get There Oregon.

Get There is Oregon and Southwest Washington’s ride share matching service—find folks going your way and snag a ride. Easy to use, it works for one-time trips as well as routine commutes. It's not limited to cars; you can search for a biking buddy, too.

PDX WAV is a program that makes reliable, safe vehicle-for-hire services more easily accessible to people using mobility devices.

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Car sharing is a great way to get a set of wheels without having to own a car full-time. If you do own a car that you don't use all the time, you can make some extra cash by renting it out. Any way you slice it, car sharing is an excellent way to get around.

• With several cars available for hourly rental in Lloyd, Zipcar gives you access to a variety of vehicles throughout the city. Gas and insurance are covered in your hourly rate.

• Peer-to-peer car shares like Getaround and Turo allow rentals between drivers and individual car owners. Insurance and the rental cost are included in the rental fee, but drivers reimburse or replace gas used during their trip. Own a car? By renting your car through Getaround or Turo when you're not using it, you can earn some extra cash.

Drive an electric vehicle and need a place to charge up? With several charging stations throughout the neighborhood, you're covered. Click below to find one near you.

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