The City of Spokane is
encouraging drive-alone commuters who work in Spokane’s Downtown and
University Districts to explore other commute options. To support
commuter’s efforts to make a change in their routine, the City’s
Planning Services Department is implementing Commute Smart – Travel Green, a 10-month
transportation program that thanks drive-alone commuters for trying a
commute alternative for the first time.
A key component of the
Commute Smart – Travel Green
program is the creation and implementation of a Transportation Demand
Management (TDM) plan. The goal of Transportation Demand Management is
to decrease demand on an existing transportation system, rather than
increasing its capacity through capital improvements. Spokane’s Planning
Services Department aims to do this by reducing drive-alone commuting
for home-to-work and home-to-school trips.
Commute Smart – Travel Green
will use education, assistance and incentives to encourage drive-alone
commuters to try riding the bus, forming a carpool, joining a vanpool,
riding their bike or walking to work or school. Incentives range from $5
coffee cards to $500 cash cards.
Those overseeing the program are
quick to point out that incentives are not the only benefit that
commuters will realize. Commuters will save money on gas and parking;
extend the life of their vehicle; and reduce their stress level. They
also will be supporting the objectives of Spokane’s Sustainability
Initiative through resource conservation and a reduction in air and
water pollution.
We think you will find that the experience is better than the
expectation!
Whether you ride the
bus, carpool, vanpool or choose a healthier option like bicycling or
walking, you will find the change is not only easy, fun and rewarding,
it can also:
Save you money on gas and parking
Extend the life of your car
Reduce your stress level
Lessen traffic congestion
Reduce air and water pollution, and
EARN YOU some great prizes
The
Commute Smart – Travel Green Program
thanks drive-alone commuters
who try using a commute
alternative for the first time:
If you are one of the first 700
new users to try a commute alternative 10 times a month for 3
consecutive months, you will win a $50
gift card.
If you are one of the first 250
people to refer a new user and that user tries a commute alternative 5
times within one month, you will win a $5
coffee card.
There will be
3
chances for new and existing users to win a $500
VISA cash card
as well!
1) Click on New User, enter
your commute information and the worksite pass code ØNQV,
then
2) Log in to your Commute
Calendar and, starting with the date you registered, click on
that date and select the commute mode you used.
3) Continue to use your
calendar to track your commute trips. To be eligible for prizes, your
calendar needs to be completed by the 8th day of the
following month.
The August 2008 Spokane Building
Blocks session for the
Growth and Transportation Efficiency Plan is available for viewing.
Click
the play icon to view the program.
After pushing play you can view the full
screen or click the bottom right hand button to exit full screen
mode.
* For eligibility, only
one on-line commute calendar allowed per person. If you already record
your commute activity on www.MyCommute.org,
thank you! Please continue to use your current account. The
Commute Smart – Travel Green program
is in effect August 2008 through May 2009.
Commute Smart–Travel Green implements the Growth and
Transportation Efficiency Center (GTEC) Program created by the
Washington State Legislature in 2006.
Reflects the number of visits since
August 27, 2008
Spokane
County Commute Trip Reduction
City of
Spokane
Draft
Commute Trip Reduction Plan
Growth
and Transportation Efficiency Center Plan Summary
