{"id":6555,"date":"2013-09-24T10:09:58","date_gmt":"2013-09-24T17:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/sustainability\/?p=6555"},"modified":"2014-09-17T14:48:18","modified_gmt":"2014-09-17T21:48:18","slug":"bc-ridematch-how-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/sustainability\/2013\/09\/24\/bc-ridematch-how-to\/","title":{"rendered":"BC RideMatch How-To"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How to set up your account:<\/h3>\n
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  1. Go to bellevuecollege.icarpool.com<\/li>\n
  2. Click: “Don’t have an account?\u00a0 Click here to sign up!”<\/li>\n
  3. Create a profile using your BC email address<\/strong>\u00a0(very important!)
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  4. Verify your account by following the link sent to your email address<\/li>\n
  5. Enter your home address and BC\u2019s name and address (3000 Landerholm Circle SE)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    (OR view the tutorial with pictures here<\/a>.)<\/span><\/p>\n

    How to create a trip:<\/h3>\n

    (This step is important if you want to be eligible for prizes!)<\/h4>\n
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            1. From your BC RideMatch Home page, under \u201cRideMatch\u201d select \u201cCreate a trip\u201d.<\/li>\n
            2. Select what kind of trip it is, and how frequently you will be traveling it.<\/li>\n
            3. Complete the route information and your preferences.<\/li>\n
            4. Under \u201cWho can see this trip:\u201d select \u201ceveryone\u201d if you want other BC RideMatch users to be able to contact you.<\/li>\n
            5. Review matches and contact them to set up a carpool!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n

              How to log a trip:<\/h3>\n

              (This is different than creating a trip!)<\/h4>\n
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              1. Select “calendar”<\/li>\n
              2. Follow the instructions on the page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                If you already have an account…<\/h3>\n

                You may not be able to view prizes or find the best matches if you\u00a0haven’t used your BC email.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                1. View the PowerPoint tutorial here<\/a> to join the Bellevue College network and start receiving prizes!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  \u00a0Why BC RideMatch?<\/h3>\n
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                  1. BC RideMatch tips help move our community to a sustainable future!<\/li>\n
                  2. Imagine the impact of half as many cars on the road.\u00a0 It\u2019s possible if people like you share the ride!<\/li>\n
                  3. Save your time by taking carpool.\u00a0 Save your money by splitting gas.\u00a0 Save the planet!<\/li>\n
                  4. There\u2019s less parking available on campus this quarter.\u00a0 Fewer cars coming to campus\u00a0 =\u00a0 everyone gets to park!<\/li>\n
                  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!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    BC RideMatch Tips:<\/h3>\n
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                    1. Connect your account with Facebook to help you get to know potential matches before contacting them!\n