Commuting Programs

Commuting Programs: They Make Good Business Sense

Want to develop a commute program that will standout from all the rest? Read more about why offering commute options makes good business sense in our section on award-winning employer programs. If your organization would like to implement or improve its commuting program, here are resources to assist you:

• TransManage

  TransManage, a division of the Bellevue Downtown Association, works with downtown employers with fewer than 100 employees, as well as those in the retail and hospitality industries. If your company falls within one of these categories, contact TransManage at 425-453-0644 or by email.

• King County Metro

  King County Metro offers employer services and innovative partnerships to improve commuting programs. Metro's Employer Services offers two web sites with resources for employers: a Commute Trip Reduction web site for employers affected by the CTR Law and an Employer Commute Services web site with information about employee transportation benefits for work sites large and small. Contact Metro's Employer Commute Services at 206-684-4444.

Both King County Metro and TransManage are here to help work sites establish the following programs:

Biking and Walking

[Program Description] [Bike & Walk]

This mode can help lessen the number of cars on the road, while also improving your employees health and subsequently, lessening their health care costs.

Business Use of Vans

[Program Description]

King County Metro commuter vans are available for use by employees (at that worksite) during the business day.

Carsharing

[Zipcar]

A convenient and economical alternative to owning a vehicle fleet for staff to use. As an employer, you can provide a Flexcar vehicle at your site for work-related trips.

Commuter Bonus Voucher Program

[Program Description]

A non-taxable voucher program that encourages employees to use the bus or vanpool through subsidizing their transit fare.

Commuter Bonus Plus Voucher Program

[Program Description]

Entice employees to commute by carpool, foot, and bike through providing vouchers for local gas stations, REI, AAA, Brown Bear Car Wash and more.

Custom Bus

[Program Description]

Limited bus service at your site? Try this special bus service provided by King County Metro.

Ferry

[Ferry Resources]

Helping those who live across the Sound save time and money by using the bus, their bike and Vanshare in combination with the ferry commute.

FlexPark

[Program Description]

King County Metro's program that helps employers give a choice between a subsidized parking space and cash.

FlexPass

[Program Description]

Provide your employees with a comprehensive, discounted transit pass program that can be used to ride transit, ride in a Vanpool and provide emergency taxi rides home.

Home Free Guarantee

[Program Description]

Give your employees peace of mind when using alternative modes by providing a low cost ride home in case of emergencies.

Preferential Parking

[Program Description]

Reward those who carpool and vanpool by reserving worksite parking spaces near the front door.

Rail

[Rail Links]

Sounder + Bus or VanShare = Relaxed employees ready for a productive work day!

Rideshare - Carpool, Vanpool and VanShare

[Vanpool Links] [VanShare Links]

Helping employees share the ride by connecting them with carpool partners and providing vans, gas, and insurance to groups of 3 to 15 commuters.

RideshareOnline.com

[www.RideshareOnline.com]

A computerized ridematching database and mapping service to help your employees find someone to share the ride.

Tax Laws

[Download PDF - 71KB]

Helpful guidelines about commute-related tax issues that provide advantages for both employer and employee.

Transit Pass Subsidies

[Program Description]

Numerous options for businesses interested in providing a transit subsidy as an employee benefit.