Dept. of Transportation Metro Transit Division King Street Center 201 S Jackson St Seattle, WA 98104 |
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How to Start a Commuter Benefit ProgramA Commuter Benefit Program is valued by employees and can be cost-effective as well as easy to administer. For any company, the best way to start a successful program is to ask a few key questions:
You can calculate financial and other benefits of a commute program by using this EPA calculator [external link]. Here are some examples of how a company can combine various commute program elements to meet specific needs: If your company wants to decrease the cost of bus passes to employees who commute by bus, consider:
If your company wants to increase the number of employees who commute by bus -- to manage tight parking, for example -- consider:
If your company wants to offer an equitable but varied program of commute options to employees, consider:
For additional assistance fill out the company information form or contact Employer Services by e-mail employer.program@kingcounty.gov or by phone 206-263-3444. |