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Free Services and Tools

Want to help your employees find better, more economical ways to get to work? The 511 Regional Rideshare Program offers a variety of free services and tools to help you put together a successful Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program at your worksite.

  • Consultations 511 Regional Rideshare Program staff has a wealth of knowledge about programs to save your company money, make your employees happier, improve productivity and decrease time lost sitting in traffic. Contact the employer services representative in your area to set up a consultation.

  • Marketing and Outreach Promoting commute alternatives at your worksite is easy. We'll provide you with all the materials and advice you need to create a great worksite promotion. Call an employer services representative to learn more about promoting commute alternatives at your worksite.

  • Online Carbon Reduction Tool. See how small changes in employee commutes have a significant impact on the environment. Input basic information about your company, and the carbon reduction tool will provide metrics about your current emissions from employee commutes. Adjust the sliders to recalculate the results and see how changes in your commute program can reduce carbon emissions.

  • Work Site Events As part of our marketing and outreach services, the 511 Regional Rideshare Program's employer services representative will participate in employee events, such as health and transportation fairs, at your worksite. Events are a great way to promote commute alternatives to your employees and provide them an opportunity to directly meet and talk with 511 Regional Rideshare Program staff about their commute options. Contact an employer services representative in your area to plan an event.

  • Employee Surveys The 511 Regional Rideshare Program can help you set up an online employee transportation survey. The results will help you design effective transportation incentive programs and determine the best strategies to improve your employees’ commutes. Call an employer services representative to learn more about surveys.

  • Density Maps The 511 Regional Rideshare Program can provide large-scale, color maps that display where your employees live. These free maps will help you determine which commute options work best for your employees and can be obtained by speaking with an employer services representative.

  • Relocation Assistance If your business is in the process of moving or planning a move in the future, 511 Regional Rideshare Program staff can facilitate a smooth transition for you and your employees. Just call an employer services representative to help you create a customized transportation plan for your employees.

  • Online Ridematching Finding a way to work has never been easier! With just a few clicks, the 511 Regional Rideshare Program's 511 RideMatch Service instantly matches individuals with other people making the same commute.

  • Vanpool Formation and Support If you think vanpooling may be an option at your worksite, we can help you set up vanpools from start to finish. Vanpools can save employees money and increase the likelihood they will arrive at work refreshed rather than stressed. Click here to learn more about the benefits of vanpooling.

  • Commute Incentives Employees who use commute alternatives to driving alone can benefit from a variety of incentives, including commuter tax breaks, free bridge tolls, access to carpool lanes and financial incentives offered at the county level. If you would like to learn more about the perks of using a commute alternative, click here.

  • Employer Referrals Want to know what other companies are doing to promote commute alternatives? The 511 Regional Rideshare Program can refer you to other employers that are willing to share advice about their TDM programs. Contact an employer services representative if you would like a referral list.

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