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Ride the VanPool
PCEI has served as the local catalyst and matchmaker for individuals wishing to carpool to work or school within the Palouse-Clearwater region. We own and operate a regional VanPool system with support from the Idaho Transportation Department and matching funds from local supporters including the University of Idaho.
Save Gas and Time
The VanPool reduces commuter traffic between Moscow and Lewiston. In one year, this volunteer-driven van saved 4,000 gallons of fuel by reducing vehicle miles traveled of 12 University of Idaho employees.

LEWISTON ->MOSCOW VanPool Route
Cost: $120/month

August to May VanPool Schedule (depending on the weather conditions):
  • Leaves: 7:00AM Community Center in downtown Lewiston
  • Arrives: 7:45AM University of Idaho SUB parking lot
  • Leaves: 5:00PM University of Idaho Commons
  • Arrives: 5:45PM Lewiston Community Center

May to August VanPool Schedule (depending on the weather conditions):
  • Leaves: 6:50AM Community Center in downtown Lewiston
  • Arrives: 7:30AM University of Idaho SUB parking lot
  • Leaves: 4:30PM UI Commons
  • Arrives: 5:10PM Lewiston Community Center
Sign up for the VanPool
If you would like to sign up as a VanPool commuter on one of these vans, contact PCEI at info@pcei.org or call our Office Manager, Jen Hiebert, at 208-882-1444.

Other Ways to Reduce Your Transportation Footprint
Now You Can Save on Taxes!
The Safe Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) provides financial incentives to employees and employers to use transit and vanpools.

For more information on tax benefits, download Publication 15B: Employers Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits 2008.


last update: 5/14/2009

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