Commuter Challenge Seeks Public Views On Regional Transportation System
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Commuter Challenge announced today that it has partnered with Trip Convergence Ltd. to conduct a transportation users survey. The survey will look at what choices people have available to them, how they use the transportation system, and how well it is working for them. It also asks for views about spontaneous carpooling.
Commuter Challenge is asking all commuters to do the survey, regardless of how they use the transportation system. This includes: people who drive alone to work; devoted transit riders; cyclists; carpoolers; walkers; telecommuters; and especially those who use more than one mode. The organization hopes to gain insights into what is working for people and where new ideas are needed. “By going directly to the people who use our transportation system on a day-to-day basis, we’ll be better able to make recommendations and develop new solutions,” said Steve Gerritson, executive director of Commuter Challenge.
A program of enterpriseSeattle, Commuter Challenge is especially interested in this project because of the clear link between transportation and economic development. “The recent Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index report shows the negative impact long commutes have on workers, both emotionally and physically,” said Jeff Marcell, CEO of enterpriseSeattle. “With healthcare costs rising for individuals and businesses alike, a healthy workforce is more important than ever. The movement of freight and support services on our streets and highways is vital to the economy of our region. The health of our employees is equally important.”
To participate in the Commuter Challenge survey, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/transportuserssurvey. The survey takes an average of 15 minutes to complete. To thank people for their time, a prize drawing for a $500 gift card will be held.
For more information, contact Steve Gerritson at sgerritson@enterpriseseattle.org or 206-389-8656.
About Commuter Challenge:
An initiative of enterpriseSeattle, Commuter Challenge works with local public/private partners to: provide information, technical assistance, and incentives to employers and employees to help reduce the number of vehicles on our roads; develop and implement innovative programs to encourage changes in individual commute behavior; and propose and support policies that offer real solutions to transportation problems and make good business sense.
