Best Workplaces for Commuters

Ultra Electronics Measurement Systems, Inc. located in Wallingford, CT has met the Standard of Excellence and is named a Best Workplace for Commuters.  Ultra Electronics Measurement Systems Inc. offers a vanpool pass benefit and a significant telework and compressed work week program for employees.  Carpool matching is also offered and an emergency ride home is provided through VPSI, Inc.

Ultra Electronics Measurement Systems Inc. is the expert in precision Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions, including hand controls/grips, joysticks, trackballs and integrated systems. With the broadest line of products and accessories in the industry, and a proven track record of solving customer problems, Ultra Electronics MSI is recognized as the leading designer and manufacturer of positioning and tracking controls for military and commercial applications.

Visit www.ultra-msi.com for more information.

Stanford University has met the Standard of Excellence and is named a Best Workplace for Commuters.  Stanford University provides train or bus passes for eligible employees.  They also offer vanpool benefits, bicycle parking, showers, and lockers, an employee commuting awards program, discounts for bicyclists and walkers, lunchtime shuttle, bikesharing, Clean Air Cash incentives and an incentive for employees who leave their cars home.  They actively promote and participate in healthy initiatives to encourage and increase employee waling and bicycling.

Stanford University’s transportation services and programs are recognized as one of the most effective university programs in the country.The Commute Club was establised in 2002.  To join the Commute Club, Stanford commuters agree not to drive along to campus and they give up their parking permit (or exchange it for a carpool permit.)  The benefits are many, including up to $282 in Clean Air Cash or Carpool Credit per year offered by Stanford University.  Current Commute Club members are able to refer new members and receive a $50 referral bonus.  Over the last seven years, other program elements were developed to help alternative transportation users maintain mobility options when not bringing a car to campus.

For more information visit Stanford University  parking and transportation services.

Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) announces the first Race to Excellence Virtual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, December 2 at 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Eastern Time.  Please join us in recognizing the achievements of Best Workplaces for Commuters Champions and Employee Transportation Coordinators.   The ceremony will highlight the work of individuals across the country who have taken the lead to work towards ensuring that Best Workplaces for Commuters continues to grow as a dynamic solution to conserving energy, improving air quality, decreasing traffic congestion, and increasing the quality of life for everyone across the nation.

 Please RSVP to this free event by clicking the link below and registering to attend.

 https://diablo.forest.usf.edu/ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3255&SINGLESTORE=true

 We look forward to your attendance.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters.  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation offers a significant telework program for employees along with an employee commuting awards program, compressed work week, membership in an ozone awareness program and an emergency ride home. 

The Mission of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is to provide the highest quality investigative, scientific, and information services and resources to the criminal justice community and others as authorized by law, for the purpose of maintaining law and order and protecting life and property.

Abbott Northwestern Hospital has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplace for Commuters.  Abbott Northwestern Hospital offers a transit pass benefit and offers carpool matching, pretax transit subsidy, shuttles, secure bicycle parking, incentives, and actively promotes healthy initiatives.  An emergency ride home is provided through Metro Transit. 

As the largest hospital in the Twin Cities, Abbott Northwestern is recognized nationally and locally for its exceptional expertise and care. Each year, the hospital serves more than 200,000 patients and their families from across the Twin Cities and Upper Midwest.

CommuterLink has met the Standard of Excellence and is named a Best Workplace for Commuters.  CommuterLink offers a transit pass benefit and a significant telework program for employees.  They also provide carpool matching, secure bicycle parking, and relocated their office near transit service. 

CommuterLink is the only “alternative transportation management” organization in New York City providing a broad range of free services to businesses and commuters in the five boroughs, including an online ridematching service for carpoolers, mass transit itineraries, customized Commuter Benefits programs for companies like pre-tax subsidies, and much more.

CommuterLink is a non-profit organization that was started in 1989 (back then they were known as E-Z Rider). In 1996, they officially changed their name. CommuterLink is funded by the New York State Dept. of Transportation.

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters.  The New York Power Authority offers a transit pass and vanpool pass benefit to employees.  They recently implemented a compressed work schedule.  They are also active in a local ozone awareness program, offer carpool matching, pretax subsidys, carsharing, and various onsite amenities.

NYPA is one of the country’s largest state-owned, nonprofit power organizations, producing some of the cheapest electricity in North America. For more information, visit New York Power Authority.

Verizon New England Inc. has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplace for Commuters.  Verizon New England, Inc. offers a vanpool pass subsidy to employees and a significant telework program reducing the number of commuting trips by an estimated 7 percent.  Verizon New England is active in a local ozone awareness program, offers carpool matching, transit and vanpool benefits, employee commuting awards program and secure bicycle parking.  An emergency ride home program is provided by Trans Action Associates Inc.

Visit Verizon for more information.

Verizon Northwest Inc. has met the Standard of Excellence and is designated a Best Workplace for Commuters for worksites  in Kirkland and Lynnwood, WA.  Verizon Northwest, Inc. offers a vanpool pass subsidy to employees.  Verizon Northwest is also an active member in a TMA, local ozone awareness program, offers carpool matching, transit benefits, employee commuting awards program and compressed workweek.  An emergency ride home program is provided by King County Metro in Kirkland and Community Transit in Lynnwood. 

Visit Verizon for more information.

Cal Poly State University has met the Standard of Excellence and is named a Best Workplace for Commuters. Cal Poly offers a transit pass benefit along with an active membership in a TMA, rideshare matching, vanpool benefits, cash in lieu of an employer provided parking spot, preferred parking for carpools and vanpoools, secure bicycle parking, showers, lockers, employee commuting awards programs, lunchtime shuttle, incentives, carsharing, many on-site amenities, and healthy initiatives.   An emergency ride home program is provided by Ride-On Transportation.

Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university located in San Luis Obispo California. The emphasis of the University is a “learn by doing” educational experience for its more than 18,000+ students. Visit Cal Poly State University.