CUSG: Clemson University Undergraduate Student Government

RamRide Basics

Popular Services

• SafeRide
• Seasonal Shuttles
• Student Organization Funding
• Parking Citation Appeal Form

Safe Ride Sign-Up

Instructions: Please review the following Rules and Regulations. Then proceed to take the short quiz. After successful completion of the quiz, you will be forwarded to the Safe Ride Request Form.

Safe Ride, a service of the Student Government Association, allows Embry-Riddle students to receive a free ride home when they are in an unsafe situation. I agree to abide by all Safe Ride rules and regulations.

In doing so, I agree to the following:

• To use the Safe Ride service between the hours of 6pm and 6am on Monday through Friday, and 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday
• To announce myself to the dispatcher as an Embry-Riddle student in need of a SAFE RIDE and that failure to do so will cause me (the student) to be responsible for the entire cost of the taxi fare
• To understand that Safe Rides taken from the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach Campus, outside of an unsafe situation, or taken within non-service hours will result in a flat fee of $8 and an additional $1 for each additional student to the same location
• To present my Safe Ride card and Eagle ID to the driver before getting into the vehicle
• Understand that I am representing Embry-Riddle; therefore, I will act in a responsible, considerate manner within the cab as stated in the Honor Code
• Understand the boundaries of the Safe Ride must be North of Dunlawton Blvd., South of Granada Blvd., and East of I-95. Safe Rides outside of the zones will result in standard metered rates.
• Understand that abuse of the Safe Ride program will not be tolerated. Abuse will be defined as the following:
  • Using Safe Ride services for free transportation outside of an unsafe situation
  • Using free Safe Rides excessively (four or more times per month) or as a means of regular transportation
• To accept responsibility of my Safe Ride card. If my Safe Ride card is lost, I will pay a $25 fee to replace the card
• I am also responsible for all policies and regulations outlined in the Embry-Riddle Student Handbook
• The Student Government Association and the Safe Ride committee strongly encourage tipping based on the quality of service received

Violation of any of these statements outlined above or violation of any written or verbal communication or sanction regarding the Safe Ride program will result in a Student Court Hearing, potentially resulting in a fine and/or immediate termination of my Safe Ride card.

I Agree to the Above Rules and Regulations

Student Organization Funding

If you are a JMU student and need a ride home over the weekend, please feel free to call us at 540.JMU.RIDE (540.568.7433)! No matter where you are in Harrisonburg, we are here for you!

SafeRides is a non-judgemental organization, we neither encourage nor discourage the consumption of alcohol.

SafeRides Facebook | SafeRides website

Safe Ride Programs United (SRPU)

SafeRide is not a taxi, it is a safety service meant to be used in conjunction with other strategies such as traveling in groups or using Northwestern's Shuttle Service.

SafeRide is staffed by student employees and administrators dedicated to enhancing campus safety.

History
SafeRide began in the late 1980s as a walking escort service called Student Escort Services. The Naval ROTC provided volunteers to walk students between destinations on campus at night. In 1992 ASG took over the service and in 1993 bikes were provided for the escorts to get to students' locations faster. Eventually, in the late 1990s, the University provided 3 cars, eliminating the walking escorts. In the fall of 2006, Student Escort Services was renamed to SafeRide. 2007 marked the year of the first Prius vehicles, as SafeRide acquired 6 of them as well as 1 handicap accessible van. The SafeRide fleet was increased to its current size of 8 Prii and 1 handicap accessbile van between 2010 and 2012. Today, Auxillary Services heads SafeRide and is staffed by friendly student employees.

SafeRide website

Safe Ride Programs United (SRPU)

SafeRide

SafeRide is a service dedicated to assault prevention, to OSU students, Faculty and Staff. One of the most important services we offer is free transportation to and from campus for all OSU students. To call for a ride, dial 541.737.5000. Before calling, please review our policies, boundaries and hours of operation.

Saferide Boundaries 2012/2013

Notable Events
"Good eyes for the escort program"
Several years ago a walking escort saw a suspicious moving van on campus in lot M. A group of males were going back and forth to the van from nearby residence halls and the escort thought that this action was suspicious and called it in to University Police. The van occupants turned out to be burglarizing some residence halls on campus. During the arrest it was learned that they had been burglarizing various businesses and residences all over the east coast.

Binghamton Safe Ride website

Safe Ride Programs United (SRPU)

As a member of the Safe Ride Programs United national organization, Driving Jacks has tailored it's safe ride program to fit the needs of both the SFA and Nacogdoches communities in an effort to save a countless number of lives!

DRIVING JACKS' MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES
Mission
Driving Jacks' mission is designed to provide a safer community. Driving Jacks will provide a safe and reliable service within the Nacogdoches community by providing free rides to intoxicated students and/or to students who are rendered incapable of transportation due to other circumstances.

Vision
Driving Jacks strive to provide the most effective designated driver program possible. We will achieve this vision by combining our unique operations, commitment to safety, focus on the Driving Jacks values, and commitment to improve our service in order to best serve the students of SFASU and the Nacogdoches community.

Values

1. As representatives of Driving Jacks, we are committed to taking ownership of the ideals of Driving Jacks, fulfilling our responsibilities, and upholding the reputation that we work to achieve.
2. We will ensure the confidentiality of our patrons through our words and actions.
3. While we understand the safety of the community is our motivating concern, the safety of our members is our top priority.
4. We promote equality and embrace diversity as a foundation of our organization.
5. We believe teamwork and open communication unite us to accomplish common goals. To preserve unity, we work to eliminate any divisions within our organization.
6. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence, and further development of our program and ourselves through constant evaluation, innovation, and improvement.
7. As members of Driving Jacks we hold each other and ourselves accountable for upholding these values.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How can you say that you are not encouraging drinking?
We feel that it is a student's choice whether or not they drink. Driving Jacks is a non-judgmental service and we are neither for nor against drinking. If a student decides to drink, we will be there to provide a free, safe ride home. Driving Jacks works with Nacogdoches Safe and Drug Free to help promote the safe use of alcohol and to teach students about the proven effects of binge drinking. We take sober patrons home when they are in need, so our numbers reflect both sober and intoxicated patrons.

2. Why don't you turn in underage drinkers?
If a person thinks that we turn in underage drinkers, then Driving Jacks will have a bad reputation among the community. This will lead to less trust by the patrons and eventually students will not call Driving Jacks even when they need the service. Driving Jacks is not a law enforcement entity. We are simply here to ensure patrons get home safely when they are in need of a ride due to alcohol or other circumstances.

3. Do you only take SFA students home?
Because of our sponsorship by the community, we also provide rides to members of the Nacogdoches community. While we will take non-students home, we ask they be respectful of our service at all times and abide by the Driving Jacks agreement.

4. Why do you use rental cars? Why don't you get cars donated or purchase vehicles?
By renting cars the liability burden is greatly reduced as most of the insurance is provided through Enterprise. Also by renting cars, Driving Jacks is not responsible for the cost of maintaining the vehicles or mechanical repairs. this is also helpful should dissolution of the organization occur.

5. Why are you not certified in first aid or any other training?
Members are not certified to reduce Driving Jacks liability. By having training and not certifications, members have the basic skills needed to respond to situations but are not obligated to respond except as outlined in the Driving Jacks operating procedures.

6. Why lime green for everything?
It allows a member to instantly be recognized as a member of Driving Jacks. When in a crowd, patrons can easily find members to get a ride and when getting into a vehicle patrons know they are being driven home by a trained member of Driving Jacks.

7. What is the purpose of the Review Board?
The Review Board first and foremost seeks to obtain all the facts surrounding an incident/accident and based on these findings, makes recommendations as to any disciplinary actions and any changes in Driving Jacks policies and procedures.

8. Why do we have to sign a release form?
By signing the form, the member acknowledges they have read and understand the risks of working Driving Jacks and release Driving Jacks from any liability in the occurrence of an accident. The form also allows Driving Jacks to seek any necessary medical care should and accident occur.

Safe Ride Programs United (SRPU)

CARPOOL will facilitate a safe and reliable commuting environment in the Bryan/College Station area by providing free, non-judgmental rides home to intoxicated patrons and/or patrons rendered incapable of transportation due to other circumstances.

Vision

CARPOOL strives to become the most effective and sought after designated driver program in the nation through our endless dedication, our unique operations, our commitment to the safety of our fellow students, our focus on our values, and the constant improvement of our volunteers.

Values

• As representatives of CARPOOL, we are committed to taking ownership of the ideals of CARPOOL, fulfilling our responsibilities, and upholding the reputation that we work to achieve.
• We unconditionally respect ourselves, patrons, and others through our thoughts, words, and actions.
• While we understand the safety of the community is our driving concern, the safety of our members is our top priority.
• We promote equality and embrace diversity as a foundation of our organization and an asset to the community.
• We believe teamwork and communication unite us to accomplish our goals. To preserve unity, we work to eliminate any divisions in our organization, while maintaining a fun atmosphere.
• Through constant evaluation, innovation, and improvement of CARPOOL, we are committed to the pursuit of success, and further development of our program and ourselves.
• As members of CARPOOL we hold ourselves and each other accountable for upholding these values.

The Story of CARPOOL

On October 23, 1997, Jeff Schiefelbein received a DWI in College Station and began an 18-month probation sentence. After losing his license and doing 60 hours of community service, Schiefelbein was required to appear at a Mother's Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact panel at which he heard the story of a woman and her daughter's death in high school. On this date, November 11, 1998, Schiefelbein was inspired by this story to begin a program that his friends and the Aggie community could rely on when out for a night of partying. When his ride came to the courthouse to pick him up that night, he sat down in the car and his first words were, "I'm going to start the best designated driver program in the country." From that moment on, Schiefelbein enlisted the help of many dedicated students to create a program that actually worked.

By evaluating every aspect of the program for the next 8 months, Schiefelbein and his team created a program that made sense and that students considered the "cool" thing to do. CARPOOL immediately vowed to never preach to students about drinking but to accept everyone and let them understand that CARPOOL is here to help. They believed that the education process should be done outside of the car and in a more effective manner. In fact, CARPOOL encouraged the use of its service by its own members if they are ever in need. After almost one year of research and promotions, CARPOOL finally began on September 16, 1999 at 10pm. The very first ride ever was called in from the Texas Hall of Fame and the drivers for Car 1 were Suzy Trainer and Evan Campbell. The night went well and soon everyone was busy. Student Body President, Will Hurd, had come to visit that night and was soon answering phones and helping work out the fine details of our operations. When the night was over, the final count was 36 rides, an amazing success for a first time ever program.

Soon the CARPOOL crew came to realize that they had built the trust of the community and the students. As the awareness grew, so too did the numbers. Nowadays, it is not uncommon to give over 250 rides in one night, sometimes over 500 on football weekends. CARPOOL is now giving an average of 650 rides per weekend. Other schools caught on to this amazing concept and ever since, CARPOOL has attempted to inform as many people as possible about the program. In the spring of 2000, CARPOOL received an award for Outstanding Achievement for a New Committee by the Association of Former Students and Class Councils. Schiefelbein also received the Award for the best Individual Contribution to Campus for his work on CARPOOL.

CARPOOL is a completely unique program and was not modeled after any known program in the nation. We encourage the expansion of CARPOOL and its ideals. We also hope to help start other programs around the country as well as learn from them.

CARPOOL website | https://www.facebook.com/tamucarpool

Safe Ride Programs United (SRPU)

Mission
SafeRide's mission is to serve those going to or from campus, while also providing a friendly and official presence on the streets at night.

Description
The origins of ASUA SafeRide can be traced to December 1978, when a nine-day pilot program was implemented to drive students around campus by bus. Although the program was costly and not heavily used during its short run, the university community agreed that an escort service of some form was necessary to protect students at night. For almost three years, different ideas were discussed and studied. Then, in 1981, the ASUA Escort Service was founded. Lacking motorized vehicles, the Escort Service provided volunteers to walk students from any campus building to any location between Campbell, Speedway, Euclid, and 6th St.

From 1982-1986, the escort service provided rides by car, thanks to a volunteered motor vehicle. By 1986, the Escort Service finally owned its first vehicle outright- a 1980 Toyota Corolla station wagon donated by Precision Toyota of Tucson.

By fall of 1994, ASUA Escort Service was staffed by 30 volunteer students. The Escort Service was providing rides to about 50-75 students each night. A daytime cart service for disabled students was another aspect of the Escort Service. In 1997, the disability cart program was so popular that its demand could not be met. It was transferred to Parking and Transportation Services where it remains to this day.

The ASUA Escort Service acquired a brand new minivan and electric-powered golf cart by the fall of 1995 to help with running the daytime and nighttime services. At this time, the Escort Service had three distinct components: the daytime disability cart service, SafeRide, and Safe Walk. SafeRide used golf carts, cars, and a van to transport students at night, while Safe Walk volunteers provided walking escorts to students traveling a short distance. Safe Walk volunteers also acted as campus watch dogs in high-risk areas, such as parking garages, the main library, and near sororities, when not escorting students around campus.

In 2002 the Escort Service was aptly renamed ASUA SafeRide. By now, all SafeRide workers were paid student-employees and the program owned five vehicles.

Today, SafeRide has a fleet of twelve vehicles: six sedans, four minivans, and two golf carts. As always, the main focus of SafeRide is to promote safety by providing a safe alternative to walking alone at night while providing an official presence on campus. We currently have an automated answering service and a staff of around 45 undergraduate student-employees. At the end of the 2008-2009 school year, SafeRide provided rides to an average of 500 passengers each night, with that number exceeding 700 on Thursdays. The all-time record, set on April 12, 2012, is 1,063 passengers.

ASUA SafeRide operates on an annual budget from ASUA and the Student Fee. This budget is generously supplemented by the University administration and grants from the Parents and Family Association.

By Brittany Smith (Administrative Director 2007-2009)
Sommer Long (Administrative Director 2009)

Want to request a ride? Just call (520) 621-SAFE (7233)

General Information
1.When requesting a ride, please be ready to tell the operator your location, destination, and number of passengers, in that order. If you have any special needs, please notify the operator at the time of your call.

2.If you are at or going to a residence hall, Greek house, or apartment complex, please tell the operator its name. If you are at or going to a private residence, please provide the nearest intersection; do not give the operator the address. If you do not know the nearest intersection or the name of the building for your current location or your destination, you will be asked to call back when you do.

3.Please wait outside of the building or on the corner of the intersection you requested. If you wish to wait indoors, please make sure you can see the pick up location. SafeRide will not call you upon arrival. You are responsible for being outside when the vehicle arrives. SafeRide cannot wait for extended periods of time.

4.You are responsible for knowing your specific pick up location. If you are not sure of where the vehicle will wait, please ask the operator when you request your ride or visit our website.

5.If you think you missed your ride, please call back and press 2 to confirm. If you did miss your ride, you will be required to call again to request another one.

6.When you request your ride, the operator will assign you a call number. Please remember this number, as you may need it when the driver arrives.

7.SafeRide boundaries are Grant to the north, Country Club to the east, Broadway to the south, and Stone to the west. We do not, however, pick up or drop off in the downtown Tucson area.

8.SafeRide can only provide rides to groups of four people or fewer. If you have more people in your group, please make separate calls to accommodate everyone.

9.SafeRide only accepts one destination per call. If your group needs to go to multiple destinations, you will need to make multiple calls.

10. SafeRide cannot transport bicycles or other large items.

11. Any belongings you carry with you must fit in your lap. This includes backpacks, purses, and all grocery items. As a general rule, you must limit your groceries to three bags or less per person.

12. SafeRide is not capable of scheduling rides in advance. Please be aware of your schedule and only call when you are ready to leave. We are not responsible for your potential tardiness.

13. SafeRide is an academic program. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. For liability reasons, we do not transport intoxicated passengers.

14. Twenty minutes before close, SafeRide boundaries are truncated to Elm to the north, Tucson to the east, 8th Street to the south, and 4th Avenue to the west. Please keep this in mind if you are calling within the last 20 minutes of a shift.

15. Between 9 and 10 pm, SafeRide drivers are switching out. If you are requesting a ride around this time, please be patient as it might take a little longer to get a ride.

Questions? Comments? Concerns? Here's how to contact us!
Phone: (520) 621-7233 (Press 5 to leave a message)
E-mail: azsaferide@gmail.com
Office: ASUA Offices in the Student Union Memorial Center

ASUA Safe Ride's website | Like us on Facebook and Twitter!

Safe Ride Programs United (SRPU)

1. An uncomfortable date
2. Keys are locked in the car
3. Stranded at an undesirable location
4. Car trouble
5. Too tired to drive home
6. Need a sober ride home
7. Need a ride from a distant parking lot
8. Do not wish to walk home in the dark
9. Accidentally left by your ride home
10. A safe alternative for any situation or circumstance

What is Safe Ride NOT to be used for?
Safe Ride should not be used as your sole option for safe transportation, rather it should be considered a last resort when other options have fallen through that evening. Safe Ride is not to be used in lieu of chartering a bus by groups, including Greek Life and other campus organizations. Using the service in these situations results in long wait times and potential escalation of dangerous situations for students who truly need the service.

When does Safe Ride Operate?
The Safe Ride Program has two main components: Night Owl Service and Safe Ride Service.

Night Owl Service operates Monday and Tuesday nights, from 10:30 pm-1:00 am and provides service ON CAMPUS only.

Safe Ride Service operates Wednesday through Saturday nights from 11:00 pm-3:00 am and provides service from anywhere in the Fayetteville city limits to your official residence as indicated in ISIS.

How does Safe Ride work?
When you need a ride, call 479-575-SAFE (7233). A dispatcher will ask for information such as your location, your student ID number, and your destination. The dispatcher will provide an estimated time for the arrival of your ride. The van will then transport you to your residence. You are allowed to have up to three (3) guests with you on the ride. If you have special needs and require a wheelchair accessible vehicle please notify the dispatcher.

What if persons in my party live at different locations?
A separate name and valid student ID number is required for each separate location, all names and destinations must be provided to the dispatcher when you call. Multiple riders may call in on the same phone call.

How is my residence established with Safe Ride?
Safe Ride can ONLY give you a ride to your official local address according to ISIS. If you do not live on campus you are allowed one change of address per semester. If your first destination on Safe Ride is different than your registered local address, this destination will be established as your permanent residence for the rest of semester. Safe Ride may deny a ride to the location of a suspected party.

What if I need to cancel my ride?
If you need to cancel a scheduled ride for any reason, you must call 479-575-SAFE (7233) and inform the dispatcher. Passengers who are not at the designated pick up point at the scheduled time will be considered a late show. Passengers who do not arrive at the designated pick up point within five minutes of the scheduled time will be considered a no-show. Two late shows will be considered a no-show. Three no-shows in a 90 day period will be grounds for suspension from the Safe Ride program for 30 days. A second occurrence of three no-shows will result in suspension from Safe Ride for 90 days.

What are the guidelines for using Safe Ride?
We want Safe Ride to be available to help any student in need. To ensure that we operate as safely as possible, several guidelines are in place. First, individuals who create a disturbance on the bus can be denied service and may be reported to police. If the driver determines that a student is a danger to themselves or others, service may be denied and police may be contacted in order to ensure the safety of the student.

Alcoholic beverages and hazardous materials will not be allowed on the bus. Hazardous materials include but are not limited to gasoline and car batteries. The driver will determine what materials are hazardous.

What if I think I have lost something on Safe Ride?
If you think that you have lost something on Safe Ride you may call dispatch at 479-575-7233 the night that you think you have lost something and special arrangements can be made to retrieve your item(s). You may also call 479-575-5109 during regular business hours.

How do I contact Operations?
For more Safe Ride service information contact Will Groom, Logistics Manager, 479-575-5109 or email wgroom@uark.edu.

Safe Ride website

Safe Ride Programs United (SRPU)

New NightRide provides expanded night shuttle service on fixed routes