BC RideMatch How-To

Date posted: September 24, 2013

BC Ride Match Logo

How to set up your account:

  1. Go to bellevuecollege.icarpool.com
  2. Click: “Don’t have an account?  Click here to sign up!”
  3. Create a profile using your BC email address (very important!)
  4. Verify your account by following the link sent to your email address
  5. Enter your home address and BC’s name and address (3000 Landerholm Circle SE)

(OR view the tutorial with pictures here.)

How to create a trip:

(This step is important if you want to be eligible for prizes!)

          1. From your BC RideMatch Home page, under “RideMatch” select “Create a trip”.
          2. Select what kind of trip it is, and how frequently you will be traveling it.
          3. Complete the route information and your preferences.
          4. Under “Who can see this trip:” select “everyone” if you want other BC RideMatch users to be able to contact you.
          5. Review matches and contact them to set up a carpool!

How to log a trip:

(This is different than creating a trip!)

  1. Select “calendar”
  2. Follow the instructions on the page.

If you already have an account…

You may not be able to view prizes or find the best matches if you haven’t used your BC email.

  1. View the PowerPoint tutorial here to join the Bellevue College network and start receiving prizes!

 Why BC RideMatch?

  1. BC RideMatch tips help move our community to a sustainable future!
  2. Imagine the impact of half as many cars on the road.  It’s possible if people like you share the ride!
  3. Save your time by taking carpool.  Save your money by splitting gas.  Save the planet!
  4. There’s less parking available on campus this quarter.  Fewer cars coming to campus  =  everyone gets to park!
  5. If you set up a carpool of three or more people, you can get a carpool parking pass to park on the reserved first floor of the garage!

BC RideMatch Tips:

  1. Connect your account with Facebook to help you get to know potential matches before contacting them!
    • Remember, matches you find on RideMatch are BC students just like you!  Send them an email, ask what classes they’re taking and get to know them.  You might make a new friend!
  1. Stay safe: set up a time to meet on campus!
  2. Use BC RideMatch for more than just your daily commute:
    • Record your trips on a calendar and calculate how much gas and money you save by alternative transportation.
  3. Find someone to share a one-time trip!
  4. Remember to look for rewards!
    1. Make a new account and win $25! 
    2. Track your Trips for $25! ALL TRACK YOUR TRIPS PRIZES FOR THE WINTER 2014 QUARTER HAVE BEEN GIVEN AWAY! THANK YOU.

 

Last Updated September 17, 2014