Ridesharing to General Assembly

General Assembly (GA) is in Providence, RI this summer, within a day’s drive for over 50,000 Unitarian Universalists. 

Let’s get there together! Save money, reduce environmental impact, and foster community by sharing rides to GA.  

Here’s some ideas for traveling together: 

• Ridesharing and Carpooling. If your congregation has parking that won’t be used in June, consider offering your site as a park-and-ride or meeting spot to share rides to GA. 

• General Assembly 2020 has been posted on the rideshare site RickyRides.com. Drivers and riders can post ride offers or requests with by location (zipcode). Congregations can create a post and put park-and-ride information in the description. 

• Congregations might also consider using a church vehicle or renting a van and providing transportation – either as a fundraiser or just a way to facilitate attendance from your congregation. Consult your insurer before implementing a rideshare program.  

• Is your congregation near an Amtrak station? Use your available parking to be a park-and-ride location for the train to Providence. 

 Best Practices for Shared Rides 

• Safety First. Abide by traffic laws. Drive safely and buckle up! 

• Be Punctual. Be clear about location, date and timing. 

• Discuss expectations, including shared costs and payment methods, before agreeing to drive or ride. 

• Interact respectfully; don’t eat, drink, or smoke if not previously arranged. 

• Many people in our community become ill when exposed to fragrances contained in personal care and laundry products. Please commit to remaining fragrance-free throughout GA. 

• Never make anyone else feel threatened or unsafe in general. 

• Review the RickyRides.com terms and conditions