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	UCSB Vanpool Program General Information Vanpools provide an inexpensive alternative transportation option for long distance employee and student commuters of UCSB. Eligibility UCSB/UCOP employees and current students, subject to availability. Routes UCSB Vanpools currently serve commuters from Santa Maria, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Lompoc, Carpinteria, Ventura, Camarillo, and Thousand Oaks. Pick-up and departure locations are determined by the participants of each individual van. Any changes of the regular pick-up and departure locations are sent to the Vanpool Coordinator. Schedule Schedules are determined by the participants of each individual van. Any changes in the regular schedule are sent to the Vanpool Coordinator. Departure/arrival times are subject to traffic and roadway conditions and are not guaranteed. Please view the current vanpool schedule. Subscription Information UCSB Vanpool riders must subscribe to a seat scheduled either full time (M–F), or part time: either Tuesday/Thursday (TR) or Monday/Wednesday/Friday (MWF). Part time fares are pro-rated, as shown below.  Waiting lists Waiting lists are ordered chronologically on a first come, first served basis. TAP will let you know when a seat becomes available. Standby Rider Vouchers Vanpool standby rider vouchers provide transportation on a space-available basis. Standby rider vouchers are sold individually for $5 for each direction and may be purchased with cash or check payable to "UC Regents" at the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) office at Parking Services Monday–Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM. Cost Discounted fares are available for active vanpool drivers. University employees may elect to enroll for pre-tax payroll deduction. Monthly fares are subject to change with 30-days notice and are reviewed periodically. FY 2008–2009 Vanpool Fares Full-Time Fares Santa Maria Lompoc Santa Ynez Valley Ventura Camarillo/Oxnard Thousand Oaks $172 $143 $136 $152 $172 Part-Time Fares Mon/Wed/Fri (= 60%) Santa Maria Lompoc Santa Ynez Valley Ventura Camarillo/Oxnard Thousand Oaks $103 $86 $82 $82 $91 $103 Tues/Thurs (= 40%) Santa Maria Lompoc Santa Ynez Valley Ventura Camarillo/Oxnard Thousand Oaks $69 $57 $54 $54 $61 $69 Join To join or for more information regarding the Vanpool program, please contact the Vanpool Coordinator or call 805 893-2917. Office hours are Monday–Friday from 8:00AM to 5:00PM, excluding University holidays.