Commute Advantage Community Leader
Employer commute programs play a vital role in reducing traffic congestion, curbing climate change and maintaining our economic vitality as an urban center. The Commute Advantage Community Leader designation rewards companies that provide effective programs and resources to their employees with recognition and professional assistance to promote their program.
2010-2011 Commute Advantage Community Leaders
What does it take to become a Commute Advantage Community Leader?
Employers must provide a subsidy of at least $25 per month toward a transit or vanpool pass and implement two or more strategies from a variety of options:
- Offer discounted and/or preferential carpool or vanpool parking.
- Eliminate drive-alone parking subsidies (in downtown Bellevue) or charge drive-alone commuters at least $25 per month for parking (in areas outside of downtown).
- Implement a telework and/or compressed work week policy.
- Provide an Emergency Ride Home program to employees that use alternative commute modes.
- Provide employees access to a company-funded carsharing program or on-site fleet.
- Offer no-cost access to bicycle commuter parking and shower facilities.
By participating in the Commute Advantage Community Leader program, your company can receive the following:
- Website and Print Recognition
- Certificate of recognition and Window Cling
- Logo Usage
- Advertising on King County Metro buses
- Additional program support
To learn more about the Commute Advantage Community Leader Program, contact TransManage at 425-453-0644 or commuteadvantage@bellevuedowntown.org.
