dulles area transportation association june 14, 2007

Dulles Area Transportation Association

June 14, 2007

How’s your commute?

Typical commutes in our area are more than 30 minutes.

The cost to commute for employees living 15 miles away can easily reach $400/month.

Employers send a positive message to employees when offering commuting benefits.

Where does it hurt?

Time Money Stress Morale Retention Recruitment

Business suffers.

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Public transportation network Regional ridematching service Guaranteed Ride Home Free employer services

Why Commuter Connections?

Employer Services

Encourages private sector employers to voluntarily implement alternative commute programs.

Supported and funded by MWCOG, VDRPT, VDOT and local gasoline tax.

Operated locally by DATA, Loudoun County Office of Transportation Services and Fairfax County Department of Transportation.

Benefits of Alternative Commuting

Improved employee morale; Enhanced recruitment and retention; Reduced tardiness and absenteeism; Reduced needs for parking and office space; Improved air quality; Reduced traffic congestion; and Improved quality of life.

Personalized Service

Identify needs. Explore the options. Assist with selections. Identify resources. Implement plans. Maintain contact.

Customized Solutions

Place ourselves in your employees’ shoes.

Understand that commuting options are not “one size fits all.”

Help implement voluntary options for employees.

Commuting Choices

Live Near Your Work Flexible Work Scheduling Compressed Work Weeks Carpools, vanpools, NuRide Transit Biking and Walking Tax-free transit benefits Telework

Enhancing our Efforts

Offer commuter benefits as an employee benefit.

Promote commuting alternatives to your workplace.

Refer other businesses to us for assistance.

Commuter Connections contacts

Dulles Area Transportation AssociationJim Larsen: 703-380-5645jlarsen@datatrans.org

Fairfax CountyGlenn Hiner: 703-324-1181Glenn.Hiner@FairfaxCounty.gov

Loudoun CountyJudy Galen: 703-737-8044Judy.Galen@loudoun.gov

Thanks for listening…

Loudoun County Commuter Services“Focused on your commute.”