SEMCOG recently launched a new MiBikematch service and the Free Press has an article it.
MiBikematch, a service to match up bike riders who would be more comfortable taking the trip with another rider, has been launched, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments said Wednesday.
Users register there, entering their starting point, destination, days they ride and their work hours. That information is compared to other users for potential matches. Participants may contact potential riding companions through e-mail or the Web site. The service is free, SEMCOG spokeswoman Iris Steinberg said.
The program is part of an effort by state and local agencies to encourage folks to think beyond driving to ease congestion and improve air quality in a state among the tops in the nation in the percentage of drivers commuting alone by car.
Note that after signing up, you can select how you prefer to commute: by bike, car pool, van pool, or some combination of those.
It’s apparent that in order to make this service a success, we need a lot of bike commuters signing up.
$5 per gallon of gas would hurt the program either.