Downtown Commuter - Carpooling

Carpooling is a simple way to reduce your drive alone commute trips. Carpooling can be informal and even two days a week can make a difference.

Carpool Incentive: The City of Olympia has created a Carpool Parking Program for Downtown employees. The Carpool Parking Program allows Downtown employees to park at 9-hour meters at a reduced cost (and you don't have to feed the meter every day). Learn more.

To apply for a Downtown Commuter Carpool Parking Permit, submit an application to the Parking Services office at 117 Legion Way, SW. You will be asked to provide a photo ID, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. 

Log Your Trips: Register for the Downtown Commuter Program as a carpool commuter and become eligible for a reward. Be sure to track all your commute trips on the online Commute Calendar or on a paper calendar.

Monthly Drawing: For every month you carpool 60% of your total commute trips, you will be entered in a monthly drawing. You must have a general registration form on file and track all your trips to be eligible.

Carpool and Rideshare Resources:

More Information: 

  • John Keeffe, City of Olympia
  • P.O. Box 1907, Olympia, WA 98507
  • Phone: (360) 753-8181
  • TTY (360) 753-8270
  • Email

Contacting Public Works:

  • Physical Address: 924 7th Avenue, SE, Suite A 
  • Mailing Address:  PO Box 1967, Olympia, WA 98507
  • Download printer-friendly (PDF) directions to our office
  • Hours:  Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except for City-recognized holidays)
  • Phone: (360) 753-8588
  • TTY: (360) 753-8270
  • Email:  Public Works