The following is a lesson in the history of Rideshare and Carpool. It is mostly a lesson in government funding of Rideshare and Carpool matching services.

Conflicts of Interest in our Government Transportation Authorities

The following is a plea to our State of California to take action to end the illegal ongoing conflict of interest that puts 20% - 30% more vehicle exhaust into the atmosphere.

The State of California grants the Regional Transportaion Authorities oversight of Carpool matching services. The actuall pairing of drivers and riders. That program is underfunded and non-existent in some transit authorities.

California is suing the automakers for their contribution to global warming.

So, I have to ask, will the State of California sue me for driving a car?

Should I sue the State for damages from the ongoing illegal conflict of interest?

Rideshare sites such as http://ridebay.com represent a market based approach to rideshare that results in a zero-emissions technology for the passenger. I call on the ARB to use it’s authority under Assembly Bill 32 to promote early actions to support the roll of rideshare in reducing our Green House Gas emissions.

California Air Resources Board releases a report today regarding San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution. It is another example of a Government entity marketing their own interests.

What is particularly sad is that it is government staff laying the blame on the urban sprawl and essentially the residents of the Urban sprawl.

Now here is the best kicker. The ARB is requesting the local air district to work
with the Valley’s Councils of Governments to devise a strategy
that addresses pollution from sprawl that leads to increased
miles travelled and overall sustainability.

However, under ARM regulations, the air districts cannot engage in Carpooling activities. That is under the Regional Transportation Authorities and they have their own special conflict of interest between those car taxes and too many cars on the road.

Do you think that $12 per year that you pay in California DMV registration fees is usefull? You know the Clean Air Act Fee. Because if you look into it, they get about $360 million a year off of that $12 fee. And they absolutely make sure that we do not use it to carpool.

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