Why get involved?
Expanded labor pool - The employees you want may live a distance away and be reluctant to commute as far as would be necessary. Employers who have transporation incentives in place have a leg up in recruiting by demonstrating sensitivity tothe issue and having a proactive answer to the objection.Business Tax Deduction - Employers can take a business tax deduction of up to $100 per month per employee for underwriting vanpool or bus commuting expenses.
Increased productivity and employee morale - Employees who us an alternative to driving alone have not had to deal with the stress of rush-hour traffic. They arrive in good spirits and ready to work. Additionally, they're putting most of their transportation costs back into their pockets.
Reduced need for expanded parking - If employees are sharing the ride or riding the bus consistently, you can defer or avoid altogether the capital cost of additional parking and its attendant maintenance.
Community recognition - Supporting alternative transportation options helps your community as whole, too. By helping reduce traffic congestion and pollution, you're making a positive contribution to the quality of life in Northern Virginia and supporting a critical goal of state and local government.
Little or no cost to start a program - You can do as little, or as much as you wish to encourage employees to share the ride. Offering incentives such as preferential carpool parking, flexible work schedules or a Rideshare link on your intranet are just a few ideas that have no cost.
What we offer
Geocoding of employee home locations to show you where your employees are clustered so that you have a better idea of where to emphasize recruitment efforts.
Carpool matching for employees to reduce their monthly commute expenses.
Vanpool start-up programs to assist with attracting and retaining "long distance" commuters.
Tax-advantages, fringe benefit plans that defray the cost of an employee's commute while reducing your company's tax liability.
Customized traffic reduction programs to free up parking slots and reduce peak hour traffic congestion around your worksites.
Teleworking and alternative scheduling plans that improve your employee morale, reduce absenteeism and get you reconginzed as a progressive, family friendly employer.
Participation in regional development and transportation plans.
Five Simple Steps to Get Started 1. Call or email us to schedule an appointment.