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January 2009

We can help your organization find fresh solutions

Will you revamp your commuter benefits this year? Are you looking for new ideas to promote alternatives to driving alone? Are your employees interested in saving money on their commutes, especially during these tough economic times? Start the new year on the right foot and contact your local Transportation Management Organization (TMO) for assistance.

We can help your organization find fresh solutions! TMOs provide free, personalized service dedicated to reducing traffic congestion and air pollution, improving mobility and educating you and your employees about commuting options.

Working together, Metro Transit and TMOs create a network of services that supports employers and commuters alike.

Here are some services that you can expect:

Transit pass options. Enhance your employee benefits package by adding a transit pass program such as Metropass.

Commuter fairs. We can come to your worksite, armed with information on available commuting options.

Promotional campaigns. We organize fun campaigns, including Commuter Challenge and Bike Walk Week, that can help you get more of your employees to take the bus or train, carpool, vanpool, bike or walk to work.

Ridematching. We’ll connect your employees with others who want to share the ride in a carpool or vanpool. We can suggest ways for your employees to break the ice through a variety of outreach strategies.

Bicycle commuting clinics. Your employees can learn the basics about bicycling to work, including selecting a good bike route.

Travel demand management plans. These customized plans offer strategies that encourage your employees to use alternate ways to get to and from work.

Business relocation. We can provide consulting services, commuter fairs and literature to assist with this transition.

Are you ready to take the next step? Call the Employer Programs Hotline at 612-349-7427 or your local TMO to learn more.

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