Cost Calculator
Money is always a concern, so we are pleased to provide our Cost Calculator to help you figure out your cost of commuting. Once you realize how much you can save ridesharing and you post your new listing, you may want to advertise by using the poster we have provided. Commuting shorter distances by public transit, bicycling or even walking may prove the perfect solution for you. We are pleased to offer transit maps and schedules as well as bike path and walking trail information. For traveling longer distances, we invite you to use our links to other transportation and travel sites. We also provide links to our favorite sites as an additional source of information. You do not have to register to access any of these valuable resources.
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Poster Template
SouthValleyRideshare.com has developed a poster to help you advertise by directing people to this site to find your listing. Place it at your workplace or on a bulletin board at a café or supermarket nearby. Click here to download a PDF of the poster. Simply print it out and then write your ridesharing information in the blanks.
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Public Transit
Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern Counties offer numerous public transit services designed to get you to your destination as quickly, efficiently and affordably as possible. We are pleased to offer transit maps and schedules for all five of these counties as well as for the entire state of California.
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Walking/Bicycling
Walking to work or school is a healthy, no-cost way to commute. Whether you walk the entire distance or split your commute with public transportation, walking gets your heart pumping. It clears your mind as you start the day, and helps alleviate stress as you walk home. In addition to being good for you, walking is non-polluting and free! For another healthy and economical way to commute, try bicycling. If the distance seems daunting, remember that most buses offer bike carriers. Simply load up your bicycle and ride public transit to a convenient stopping point, then pedal the remaining stretch. What a great way to get in shape, save money and help the environment!
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- Plan your route by driving it first
- Use sidewalks or trails where available
- Know and follow all traffic laws
- Take a predictable and visible place in traffic
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Carry a mobile phone and drinking water
- Wear high quality shoes for walking and a correctly fitted helmet for bicycling
- For night commutes, carry a light while walking and utilize lights on the front
- and back of your bike
- Dress suitably at night and in bad weather
- Regularly maintain your bike, and inspect it before every trip
- Use a bike-mounted bag for storage
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Transportation/Travel
We invite you to visit any of the following sites containing valuable information regarding travel within Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Kern Counties.
CALIFORNIA COUNTY MAP
MADERA COUNTY
Chowchilla and Madera. Unincorporated communities: Ahwahnee, Bass Lake, Berenda, Coarsegold, Fairmead, Madera Ranchos, North Fork, Oakhurst, O'Neals, Raymond, and Rolling Hills.
Check Map
TRANSPORTATION
Highway 99 links the County with the entire State. Highway 41 serves the Southern entrance to Yosemite. Highway 49 (The Golden Chain) starts at Oakhurst and runs north through the historic California Gold Rush Country in the Sierra foothills. Highway 152 links Highway 99 and Interstate 5 for a direct route to the Coast and the San Francisco Bay area. Highway 145 runs south from Madera to the Morro Bay/Pismo Beach area. Continental Trailways and Greyhound buses serve the valley. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads serve the valley area and Amtrak stops in Madera. Airline service is available in Fresno. Madera has local Senior Citizens bus, taxi and Dial-A-Ride services. There are 27 common carriers and 10 general-haul truck lines. United Parcel Service is available.
MADERA
City of Madera
County of Madera
Departments
Airport
Map
Car
Transportation Security (TSA)
CHOWCHILLA
City of Chowchilla
Airport
City of Chowchilla map
Transportation Security (TSA)
OAKHURST
City of Oakhurst
Map
Transportation
Yosemite - Sierra Gateway map
Rail
Amtrack
Bus
Greyhound
Grey Line
Yosemite Sight Seeing Tours
Taxi
Yosemite Visitors Bureau
Travel information to Yosemite
This Yosemite travel information site has maps of the area.
Madera County quick facts
Madera County Map
Madera Map with towns and highways
Car Mapquest
FYI
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES:
http://www.madera-county.com/facts/index.html
Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce 642-3676
Post Office Box 126
Bass Lake, California 93604
Chowchilla District Chamber of Commerce
115 South Second Street
Chowchilla, California 93610
Eastern Madera County Chamber of Commerce 683-7766
49074 Civic Circle Drive
Oakhurst, California 93644
Madera District Chamber of Commerce 673-3563
120 North E Street
Madera, CA 93637
North Fork Chamber of Commerce 877-2410
Post Office Box 426
North Fork, California 93643
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Favorite Sites
Public Transit
http://www.apta.com/links/state_local/ca.cfm
Additional Travel Resources
Rideseek.com: Travel Resources
Bus Directory
Park and Ride Directory
Reducing transportation costs
International Ridesharing: Ridefinder.com
Walking/Bicycling Resources
http://www.massbike.org/bikelaw/bikelaw.htm
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/nhtsa/whatis/regions/Region09/09pedbike.html
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/
New-fact-sheet03/BicycleHelmetUse.pdf
http://www.bikelink.com/law_safety.htm
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs16thru17.htm
http://svbcbikes.org/bked/laws/ca/btrack.html
Environmental Resources
Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Conventions
Planet Friendly: Green living links
Eco Living Center: Green living links
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