Employers

Commuting is becoming a more stressful and costly part of an employee’s work day. As a business leader, one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways for your company to help your employees save money and reduce traffic congestion, is to provide your employees with a commute program that encourages transportation options such as biking, riding a bus, ridesharing (carpool and vanpooling), telework and walking to work.
By providing a comprehensive commute program, your business will also benefit by:
- Improving Productivity and Morale – Employees will come to work more relaxed and ready to work if they do not have to worry about the stresses of traffic, finding a parking spot and increasing gas prices.
- Attracting and keeping the best employees – The ease and cost of commuting is a key consideration for employees and new hires when assessing a position.
- Earning Federal and State Tax Breaks – Commute benefits that offer a subsidy to employees can be federal and state business tax deductions.
- Enhancing Your Corporate Image – Customers and clients notice when a company takes action to support employees and reduce their carbon footprint.
- Relieving Pressure on Parking and Traffic Congestion – Create more parking spaces for customers/clients and improve mobility on our City streets.
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Additional resources
- Cascade Bicycle Club
- Bicycle Alliance of Washington
- City of Bellevue Transportation Department
- Commuter Challenge
- King County Jobs Access Reverse Commute Transportation Program
- King County Metro Employer Services
- TransManage
- Washington State Department of Transportation
