PROPOSED EMPLOYEE BULLETIN ON VAN POOLING

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP85-00988R000500090053-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 26, 2003
• Sequence Number: 53
• Publication Date: July 25, 1979
• Content Type: MF

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25 July 1979
MEMORANDUM FOR: General Counsel
Deputy Director for Operations
TATINTL FROM:
le , Regulations Control Division
Information Services Staff
SUBJECT: Proposed Employee Bulletin on Van Pooling
1. The Office of Logistics has proposed a bulletin to solicit
employee interest in van pools. A copy is attached. The Regulations
Control Division submitted the proposal to OGC and the DO informally
and received indication of comments.
2. Please accept this memorandum as a request for formal review
and comment so the Office of Logistics will be better able to address
the issues. May we have your response by 1 August 1979.
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EMPLOYEE SURVEY ON VAN POOLING
1. This country currently faces the most serious energy
crisis in its history. One of the most effective means of
dealing with a part of this crisis is through the Share-A-Ride
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Program known more commonly as van pooling. Simply stated,
a van pool is a group of from 10-15 persons who share a
vehicle from home to work, and return, each day. There is a
driver-coordinator'and an alternate to drive the vehicle, set-
up routes, and collect fees. The advantages from van pooling
are many - preferred parking, economical transportation,
exemption from the odd-even gasoline purchasing plan, high
priority in the event of gasoline rationing, and relief from
the everyday hassles of driving. Added advantages to the
driver-coordinator would be free transportation back and
forth to work and dependent upon the method of obtaining the
an, use of the vehicle at night and on the weekends at
minimal cost. In addition, each van pool has the potential
of removing as many as 14 vehicles from our highways. This
action would result in a significant reduction of fuel
consumed as well as reducing pollution and decreasing traffic
congestion, especially during rush hours.
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2. Rurchasing a van most certainly requires an investment
of personal funds although the Credit Union will normally
finance 100% of the purchase price up to $15,000. Direct
leasing, on the other hand, would only require a bond. A
non-profit organization called VANGO, established with federal
funds, is located. in Maryland and leases vehicles for van
pooling. This company is authorized to operate in the state
of Maryland and the District of Columbia but not the state of
Virginia. VANGO provides the van, arranges for insurance and
special licenses that night be required and normally enters
into a leasing agreement that could be terminated in 30 days.
There is no investment of funds required by the members of
the van pool.
3. Although there is no leasing company such as VANGO
currently established in Virginia, a strong response from
Virginia residents would provide us with the necessary
leverage to approach appropriate state and local officials
in concert with other federal enclaves in Northern Virginia.
Before we proceed further with our investigation and liaison
with the Virginia state government, we must determine the
employee degree of interest in such a program.
4. If you are interested in participating in van pooling
(including residents of Maryland and District of Columbia),
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please complete the attached questionnaire and return it to
Room 1J45 Headquarters on or before You may
TATINTL call extension ~f any questions arise.
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COMMUTER VAN POOL QUESTIONNAIRE
I am interested in becoming a member of a Commuter Van
Pool. I would like to be a (circle one) Driver Passenger
Either
1. Name
2. Badge No.
3. Building
4. Extension
*5. Home Address (to include County of Residence)
6. Duty Hours: Start Work
7. Are you under cover? (circle one) Yes No
*If you have access to Office of Personnel car pool/g-r -d m-ap.,
please indicate grid.
CONFIDENTIAL
(Classified When Filled In)
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