TryParkingIt

Your Commute, Your Impact

Rideshare. Record. Reward.
Track trips. Earn Rewards. Transform North Texas.

Try Parking It is a free commute-tracking platform that helps North Texas residents reduce vehicle trips while earning rewards. This program promotes ride-matching and trip logging to track environmental impact and rewards your sustainable transportation choices.

Available as both a web platform and mobile app, Try Parking It serves commuters across the 12-county North Central Texas region.

Program Overview

$0 Cost to Join

Gift Cards Reward Options

12 Counties Covered

10+ Years Operating

Program Benefits

For Individuals

Earn points redeemable for local rewards (dining, shopping, activities)
Find carpool and vanpool matches for your commute route
Track personal environmental impact (emissions, miles saved)
Reduce commuting costs (gas, parking, vehicle maintenance)
Access through website or mobile app (iOS/Android)
Integration with fitness apps (Strava, Under Armour)

For Employers

Free employer portal for trip reduction program management
Track employee participation and measure impact
Meet sustainability and air quality goals
Reduce parking demand at facilities
Support toward 20% regional trip reduction target
Educational materials and outreach assistance

Overview

How to Use Try Parking It

Create Account

Visit TryParkingIt.com or download the mobile app. Registration is free and you receive 1,000 bonus points immediately upon signup.

Log Trips

Record each trip where you use an alternative to driving alone. Can be done manually or through app integrations. Include commutes and non-work trips.

Earn Points

Points accumulate automatically based on trip mode and distance. View your impact dashboard showing emissions reduced and miles saved.

Redeem Rewards

Browse over 2,500 reward options including raffles, dining, shopping, activities, and services from regional partners.

💡 Tip for Maximum Points

Set up text or email alerts to remind you to log trips. Enable app integrations with Strava or Under Armour to automatically track biking and walking activities. Consistency in logging increases your total point accumulation.

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Eligible Transportation Modes

Mode	Description	Qualifies
🚗Carpool	Sharing rides with others (driver or passenger)	✓ Yes
🚐Vanpool	Shared van service for regular commuters	✓ Yes
🚌Transit - Bus	Public bus service (DART, DCTA, Trinity Metro, etc.)	✓ Yes
🚆Transit - Rail	Light rail, commuter rail, streetcar services	✓ Yes
🚴Biking	Bicycle commuting or trips (personal or bike share)	✓ Yes
🚶Walking	Walking for transportation purposes	✓ Yes
💻Telecommute	Working from home or remote location	✓ Yes
🏠Compressed Work Week	Day off from compressed schedule (e.g., 4x10)	✓ Yes
🥗Brown Bag Lunch	Bringing lunch to avoid midday vehicle trip	✓ Yes
⚡Zero Emission Vehicle	Electric vehicle (when driven alone)	✓ Yes

Note: All modes except "driving alone in a gasoline vehicle" qualify for points.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What geographic area does Try Parking It serve?

Try Parking It covers the 12-county North Central Texas region including Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise counties.

How are points calculated?

Points are awarded based on the transportation mode used and the distance traveled. Different modes receive different point values to reflect their environmental and congestion-reduction benefits.

Can I track non-commute trips?

Yes. While many users log work commutes, you can track any trip where you're using an alternative to driving alone—shopping, dining, recreation, or other errands. Physical activities like biking and walking also qualify.

How do employer accounts work?

Employers with 100+ employees can access a free employer portal through NCTCOG's Regional Employer Trip Reduction Program. The portal allows program setup, employee participation tracking, and impact reporting. Contact the TDM team to set up an employer account.

What data does Try Parking It collect?

The platform collects trip information you voluntarily log (mode, date, distance) to calculate points and environmental impact. Personal data is handled according to NCTCOG's privacy policy and is not sold to third parties.

How Can I Learn & Earn Profile Achievement Badges?

So you want an exclusive profile achievement badge?

Try Parking It features over 50 fun and rewarding badges that members can earn for making better commute choices like biking, carpooling, taking transit, and more. You are the expert commuter of your travel game; become a member and level up to reach new milestones.

Popular badges include Super Saver, Carpool Cruiser, and Tour de France, with many offering Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Lifetime tiers.


TryParkingIt Achievement & Merit Badges

What are commuter challenges and how do they work?

Commuter Challenges, you say?

Join Try Parking It’s commuter challenges and make your commute count! The Regional Commuter Challenges are designed for North Texas commuters to engage in friendly competition while using specific modes of transportation. Whether you participate as an individual, part of a team, or through your employer, there’s a challenge for everyone.

Record your trips and win amazing prizes. Please follow the rules & eligibility to ensure fair play.

Compete for the most trips using specified commute mode, emissions prevented, gallons of gas saved by choosing alternative trips, and more! Check out our leaderboards to see who’s leading the pack.

How do I find available ride-share options in my area?

No ride options near you? Put TryParkingIt to the test!

Use our Find Rides feature to view options. Enter a start and end destination for a commute, an event, or a single trip.

View and compare your matches and choose your new alternative commute. Search for the nearest Park and Ride location, locate bike paths or car-share options, navigate to an Electric Vehicle charging station, observe current Traffic Patterns and lane closures, or even share your trip with a companion.

The options are limitless to change how you commute.

Where can I see the list of available rewards?

Rewards

With Try Parking It, your sustainable commute pays off! Every time you log an eligible trip, you earn points you can redeem for exciting rewards.

Choose from a variety of incentives, including Try Parking It swag items, drawings, and gift cards of your choosing.

The more trips you log, the more rewards you unlock, making it easy to save money while making a positive impact on the environment.

What kind of support does the TryParkingIt Outreach team provide?

Outreach Services

Interested in having Try Parking It at your next event? External organizations are invited to request Try Parking It participation at upcoming outreach events by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below.

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Try Parking It Outreach Event Request

This service is available for events such as transportation fairs, sustainability initiatives, community outreach programs, and other public engagement opportunities. Provided services include Try Parking It info, alternative commuting and trip reduction options, and promotional materials.

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TryParkingIt

Your Commute, Your Impact

Program Overview