Public Transit Rideshare
Public Transit Rideshare supports Washington transit agencies with vehicle purchases, equipment, and rider incentives to expand shared work commutes, reduce congestion, and improve transportation efficiency.
Funder: Washington State Department of Transportation
Due Dates: January 21, 2027, at 3 p.m. (Applications in GMS)
Funding Amounts: 2027–2029 funding to be determined by the Legislature; no maximum request for vehicle purchases
Summary: Supports Washington transit agencies purchasing rideshare vehicles and equipment or offering incentives for shared work commutes.
Key Information: Only Washington state transit agencies are eligible, and recipients must maintain WSDOT in-good-standing status.
Description
WSDOT’s Public Transportation Division administers this state grant program, formerly the Vanpool Investment Program, to support flexible, shared transportation for commuting to work across Washington. Funding helps transit agencies replace aging rideshare vehicles, expand fleets, purchase rideshare-related equipment, and offer incentives that increase ridership. Vehicles of all fuel types are eligible, including plug-in hybrids and all-electric models.
Capital projects maintain and expand rideshare capacity, while incentive projects encourage shifts from driving alone to ridesharing, improve travel time reliability, and increase transportation system efficiency. The program supports statewide efforts to reduce congestion, improve air quality, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and provide affordable transportation options.
