Impaired Riding Campaign Profile—Motorcycle Dial-A-Ride, Inc.

Name:Motorcycle Dial-A-Ride, Inc.

Description:Motorcycle Dial-A-Ride, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer organization established in 1990 to educate Minnesota motorcyclists about the consequences of riding and drinking, to encourage the use of intervention methods to prevent impaired riders from riding, and to provide a safe free ride service to motorcyclists in Minnesota as a final intervention method.

Motorcycle Dial-A-Ride, Inc. provides a free transportation service throughout Minnesota on weekends and holidays from the last weekend of April through the last weekend of October.

Motorcyclists in need may call the toll free number, 1-888 DIALRID(E) or 1-888-342-5743 during the hours of service.In response, Motorcycle Dial-A-Ride Inc. will dispatch a volunteer equipped to transport the motorcyclist, passenger, and their motorcycle from a public establishment to the rider's home or local accommodation.

Strategies:Communication (PI&E), Cooperation, Rider Groups

Scope:Statewide - Minnesota

Partnerships:Motorcycle Dial-A-Ride, Inc. is supported by the efforts of ABATE of Minnesota, Inc., motorcycle organizations, businesses, and a group of over 200 volunteers statewide who respond to provide this free service.

Resources:Website – www.motorcycledialaride.org

Toll-Free Assistance Hotline 1-888-DIALRID(E)

Print Materials

-“Get Home Free” Rider Cards

-Pocket Style Address Books

-Beverage Napkins

-Waiter/Waitress Aprons

-Posters

-Tri-folds

Primary Contact:Frank Ernst

fernst@motorcycledialaride.org