ACHD Commuteride

What ACHD Commuteride does

ACHD Commuteride is a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program operated by the Ada County Highway District (ACHD), a local government entity in Idaho. Founded in 1976 and headquartered at 3775 N Adams St in Garden City, Idaho, the program connects Treasure Valley commuters and local employers with sustainable transportation alternatives including vanpool, carpool, bus/transit, bicycling, and walking. Its product surface spans the Commute Tracker mobile application (route mapping, park-and-ride locator, commute buddy matching), the Share the Ride Idaho regional ridesharing platform, the Commuteride Works free employer-facing service for custom commute benefit plan development, and the Walk Bike & Ride grant-funded pilot targeting specific neighborhoods. The program also runs seasonal engagement campaigns (Ridetober, Ridebright, May in Motion) and community events such as bike rodeos and group walks.

ACHD Commuteride is structurally a non-commercial government initiative: all services are provided at no cost to both employers and individual commuters, and operations are funded through ACHD's government budget and grant programs rather than private investment or commercial revenue. The go-to-market operates on two tracks — a self-serve/PLG channel via the website and mobile app for individual commuters, and a direct field-sales channel (Commuteride Works) for employer outreach including on-site consultations, commute surveys, and tax benefit administration. The organization does not publish revenue figures, has no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no disclosed management team, consistent with its status as a publicly funded program rather than a commercial enterprise.

The program operates exclusively within the Treasure Valley / Ada County region and is embedded in a multi-stakeholder ecosystem that includes Valley Regional Transit (regional transit authority), COMPASS (regional MPO), Boise State University, the Federal Transit Administration, the U.S. EPA, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, and multiple local chambers of commerce and active-transportation nonprofits. This ecosystem positioning, combined with its charter as part of ACHD (which manages 1,800+ miles of road infrastructure), gives the program a structural role in regional transportation planning that is not replicable by private competitors.

Name

ACHD Commuteride

Legal name

ACHD Commuteride

Website

https://commuteride.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ACHD Commuteride is a non-profit Transportation Demand Management program of the Ada County Highway District, providing free vanpool, carpool, transit, bike, and walk commute services to employers and commuters in Idaho's Treasure Valley region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Demand Management Services

NAICS

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), School and Employee Bus Transportation (4854), Other Support Activities for Transportation (4889)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Scheduled/Route-Based Carpooling (Fixed Routes & Timetables) (THADAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) & Commute Programs (EDALAKAJ), Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) & Backup Ride Programs for Carpoolers (THADAFAI)

Keywords

• Transportation demand management
• Commuter vanpool services
• Employer commute benefits
• Carpool matching platform
• Active transportation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant-funded Transportation Demand Management: ACHD Commuteride is a grant-funded pilot program under the Ada County Highway District (ACHD), providing free commuter services to the Treasure Valley community. The program operates as a government-funded initiative rather than a commercial revenue-generating entity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ACHD Commuteride is a transportation demand management program that connects Treasure Valley commuters and employers with sustainable commuting options including vanpool, carpool, bus/transit, bike, and walking alternatives. Through the Commute Tracker app, Share the Ride Idaho matching platform, and Commuteride Works employer consulting service, the program reduces single-occupancy vehicle trips and supports regional traffic flow. All services are provided free of charge to both individual commuters and local employers.

Product overview

ACHD Commuteride is a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program operated by the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) serving the Treasure Valley, Idaho. The organization offers a suite of programs and services that connect businesses and commuters with sustainable transportation options. The core offering includes vanpool, carpool, bus/transit, and bike/walk commuting alternatives. Commuteride Works provides free employer services including commute surveys, address mapping, and on-site events. The Walk Bike & Ride pilot program, funded by grants, encourages active transportation through community events and a Goosechase scavenger hunt. The Commute Tracker mobile app helps users find routes and commute buddies. Share the Ride Idaho serves as the ridesharing matching platform. All programs aim to reduce road wear, support traffic flow, and eliminate lonely-driver commuting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Walk Bike & Ride: A grant-funded pilot program that encourages the community to explore new ways of getting around, focusing on the West Bench and Winstead Park neighborhoods.
• Commuteride Works
• Commute Tracker

Products and services

• Vanpool Program Commuter vanpooling service that links groups of commuters traveling similar routes so they can share rides to and from work, with fares subsidized by employers and pre-tax commuter benefit eligibility up to $280/month.
• Carpool Program Program connecting Treasure Valley commuters with others traveling similar routes for shared vehicle commuting.
• Commute Tracker App Mobile application that enables individual commuters to discover commute options, map routes, locate park-and-ride lots, and connect with commute buddies.
• Commuteride Works Free employer program that provides commute surveys, address mapping, data collection, vanpool sponsorship guidance, and on-site events to help Treasure Valley businesses develop custom commute benefit plans for their employees.
• Share the Ride Idaho Regional online platform connecting Idaho commuters for carpool and vanpool matches, with the Commuteride-branded portal at sharetherideidaho.com.
• Walk Bike & Ride Grant-funded pilot program encouraging Treasure Valley community members to explore walking, biking, and other active transportation options through events, surveys, swag kits, and a Goosechase scavenger hunt, with initial focus on the West Bench and Winstead Park neighborhoods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Employees can save up to $3,360 per year using pre-tax commuter benefits

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ada County Highway District (ACHD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACHD Commuteride is a program of the Ada County Highway District. ACHD is responsible for building, operating, maintaining, and improving more than 1,800 miles of urban streets, rural roads, alleys, and public rights-of-way in and around Ada County, Idaho. ACHD provides the organizational infrastructure and transportation planning oversight for the Commuteride program.
• Valley Regional TransitcoreTechnology or IntegrationValley Regional Transit is Ada and Canyon counties regional public transportation authority. Commuteride provides links to Valley Regional Transit for bus and transit information and rides.
• Boise State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a local partner in the transportation demand management resource network.
• COMPASS (Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOMPASS is the metropolitan planning organization responsible for transportation planning in Ada and Canyon Counties. They develop regional long-range transportation plans including Communities in Motion 2050.
• Federal Transit AdministrationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a national partner. FTA provides financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems.
• Best Workplaces for CommutersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational membership program providing employers with national recognition and elite designation for offering outstanding commuter benefits.
• Boise Bicycle ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-oriented cooperative promoting bicycling benefits. Boise Bicycle Project provides bike tune-ups at ACHD Commuteride events.
• Idaho Walk Bike AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit promoting active transportation as healthy, safe and reliable for all Idahoans.
• Treasure Valley Clean Cities CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition working with vehicle fleets, fuel providers, community leaders, and stakeholders to reduce petroleum use in transportation.
• Boise Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a local partner working on regional economic advocacy and quality of life initiatives.
• Meridian Chamber of CommerceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a local partner serving the business community in Meridian.
• Idaho Department of Environmental QualityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState department ensuring clean air, water, and land in Idaho, aligned with Commuteride's environmental goals.
• Idaho Transportation DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState transportation department committed to high quality, cost-effective transportation systems.
• U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway AdministrationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a national partner providing stewardship over highways, bridges, and tunnels.
• United States Environmental Protection AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a national partner dedicated to protecting human health and the environment.
• Boise Valley Economic PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization for the Boise Valley.
• City Club of BoiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit promoting discussion of important regional issues in a non-partisan, civil manner.
• Idaho Smart GrowthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit offering expertise and tools to bring people together to create great places to live.
• Idaho Environmental ForumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit, nonpartisan educational association promoting discourse on environmental policies affecting Idaho.
• Treasure Valley Cycling AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization building community through encouraging citizens to bike regularly by removing barriers.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Waze Carpool: Google-owned carpool matching service. Competes with Share the Ride Idaho by offering dynamic, app-based carpool matching at national scale.
• Best Workplaces for Commuters: National membership program providing elite designation to employers offering outstanding commuter benefits. An existing partner of ACHD Commuteride and a broader incumbent in the same employer-focused commute-benefits category.
• Commute with Enterprise: Enterprise’s employer-focused carpool/vanpool program. Provides a national, branded alternative to ACHD Commuteride’s employer-sponsored vanpool service for Treasure Valley employers.

Direct peers

• Commute.org: San Mateo County Transportation Authority’s TDM program offering carpool, vanpool, bike, and employer commute services. Operates an essentially identical service model to ACHD Commuteride in a different U.S. metro.
• Valley Regional Transit: Regional public transportation authority for Ada and Canyon Counties. Direct operational partner of ACHD Commuteride and the primary fixed-route transit provider in the same Treasure Valley market.
• Commuter Connections: TDM program run by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Operates a regional rideshare matching platform and employer outreach program, directly comparable to Commuteride’s Share the Ride Idaho and Commuteride Works.

Emerging players

• Scoop (Trapeze Group): Carpool and vanpool matching software now part of Trapeze’s mobility suite. Competes with the Share the Ride Idaho platform and broader Commuteride matching capabilities for employer and MPO contracts.
• RideAmigos: SaaS platform for TDM and commuter engagement programs, used by employers, universities, and MPOs. Competes with the Commute Tracker app in the software layer of TDM delivery.

Regional players

• GoTriangle: Regional public transit authority serving the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. Operates TDM, vanpool, and employer commute programs analogous to ACHD Commuteride’s portfolio in a different U.S. region.
• COMPASS (Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho): Metropolitan planning organization for Ada and Canyon Counties. A core strategic partner of ACHD Commuteride and the regional body that defines long-range transportation plans the program implements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/commuteride
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/achd-commuteride

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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