How to build a commuter program
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- Develop your program's focus. Is its sustainability, transportation, increasing your benefit package, corporate responsibility, etc.?
- Place the link that explains the focus on or near your company Intranet website home page.
- On your website have direct links to Wisconsin RIDESHARE, local transit and bicycling information.
- Content on your website should assure your employees of your commitment to supporting alternative forms of transportation.
- Provide Guaranteed Ride Home information. Display your policy and how to access the transportation when a situation arises.
- Promote bike and walk to work days.
- Encourage your employees to track their commutes through their Smart Phone or email. Personal and company-wide reports indicate environmental and financial savings of employee efforts.
- Provide safe and secure bike storage, showers and locker facilities.
- Offer bus passes and have bus schedules available.
- Share TransTalk messages with your employees. Contact RIDESHARE to receive this FREE e-publication.
- Introduce the program with a promotional period, handouts, email blasts, etc.
- Create incentives through prizes, teams, challenges.
- Offer flexible work options. Often a win-win situation for both employer and employee.
