Carpooling is a great way to reduce both your carbon footprint, and the cost of gas. If you live near others who also travel back and forth to Mount Royal University every day, then carpooling could be a good option for you.

Students, faculty, and staff can apply for a carpool permit (which is less costly than a General Permit, especially when the monthly fee is divided between three or more people).

Priority Parking

There are more than 40 carpool parking stalls on campus, including priority parking in the East Gate Parkade (carpool stalls on levels 1 and 2).

Never Stranded

In the event of a medical or family emergency, if you are stuck on campus without a vehicle, the Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program gives carpoolers a way to get home quickly and reliably. GRH is only available to registered carpoolers.

Sign Up

Find your partners, fill out the Carpool Application, and get verified at Parking & Transportation Services. All carpool participants must be present at Parking & Transportation Services with picture ID to complete registration.

What is the carpool program?

A carpool consists of three or more people who regularly arrive on campus together in one vehicle. The carpool program is open to all Mount Royal students and employees. Please review the Carpool Policy for program details

How do I join the carpool program?

A formal sign-up is required and a carpool permit must be purchased to gain access to carpool parking stalls. Application forms are available online. All carpool participants must be present at Parking & Transportation Services with picture ID to complete registration. Enrolling in the carpool program includes acceptance into the Guaranteed Ride Home program.

How do I access the Guaranteed Ride Home Program?

The Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program gives carpoolers a way to get home quickly and reliably. GRH is available only to registered carpoolers. A maximum of two rides per semester (up to four per year) is provided.

If you require a Guaranteed Ride Home, you must first visit Parking & Transportation Services to complete a short application form. The carpooler is responsible for arranging a taxi ride and paying for the fare up front. An original receipt must be submitted to Parking & Transportation Services to be eligible for reimbursement. Reimbursement of the ride is subject to review by Mount Royal Parking & Transportation Services.

The GRH program will only apply in the following situations:

Illness or crises of the carpool participants or that of an immediate family member.
If you become stranded on campus because the driver of your carpool had to leave because of an emergency. A change in the driver's schedule or an appointment does not constitute an emergency.

The GRH program will not apply in the following situations:

Personal errands or pre-planned appointments
Work-related travel
Early departure or delays due to inclement weather

Inappropriate use of the GRH program will result in the loss of parking privileges. Acceptable destinations for the GRH service include:

Home or a destination related to the emergency
Public transit connection point (e.g. Park and Ride lot)
Hospital or doctor's office in the event of sudden illness

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