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Resources and Commute Option Support Web Sites:
www.rideshareonline.com
This site provides you and your employees a new and easy way to find others who are interested in sharing their commute in a carpool or vanpool throughout the region. Logon and find your own match!
www.piercetransit.org
Pierce Transit's web site is packed full of ways to help you with your transportation needs. Find all bus routes throughout the county. Buy your pass online, and use the trip planner to plan your exact route from home to work! You can even check out the current vanpools to see if there's already a van going your way!
www.wsdot.wa.gov/tdm
WSDOT's web site links you to a plethora of commute information, CTR tools & policies, promotional campaigns, and more.
www.wsro.net
Join the Washington State Ridesharing Organization (WSRO) and network with other ETCs and transportation professionals at training workshops throughout the year.
www.bts.gov
This is the official site of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, which offers lots of facts & figures on commuting in the US.
www.actweb.org
Featured on this site, is ACT (Association for Commuter Transportation), an association for professionals who specialize in commute options and solutions. You can find info on commute benefits, commuter choice, and even a TDM tool kit.
www.soundtransit.org
Find out what's new at Sound Transit with the ST Express Bus, Sounder Commuter Train, Link Light Rail, and other plans and projects.
www.commuterchallenge.org
This web site showcases local award-winning CTR programs. In addition, its library option offers information on telecommuting, compressed workweeks and other CTR strategies.
www.teleworktoolkit.com
This web site is a complete resource tool with sample policies, agreements, forms, checklists and links to other resources.
Commuting Campaign web sites:
www.wheeloptions.org
Offered twice a year, the Wheel Options campaign offers great prizes (even trips) for your smart commuters
Environmental web sites:
www.pscleanair.org
The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency web site allows you to sign-up for the Clean Air Network. The network is comprised of more than 400 Puget Sound-area businesses, organizations & residents who will be notified via e-mail when air-quality forecasts point to deterioration in the days ahead. They’re also notified if the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency calls a Burn Ban or Smog Watch. Network members are given tips & asked to help "Keep it in the Green."
www.energy.wsu.edu
Learn about climate control, alternative fuels, and ways to preserve energy.
www.climatesolutions.org
Find practical solutions to global warming, and some great publications like the WA State Bicycle Commute Guide.
www.pumpemup.org
This web site began as a fuel conservation call to all over the world to spread the word to drivers that the power to conserve fuel is in their own tires! Find fun environmental facts, worksheets to calculate miles per gallon used, and more!
www.drivelesssavemore.com
Get great ideas on trip chaining and other options to reduce your time on the road.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov
Joint DOE/EPA Fuel Economy website for detailed information on fuel economy, including a complete version of the Fuel Economy Guide to download
Bicycling and Walking web sites:
www.bicyclealliance.org
The Bicycle Alliance of Washington - Advocates for bicyclists and a bike-friendly Washington. This site also hosts the Bike Buddy program which teams up experienced bicyclist with those interested in learning in how to commute by bike.
www.wsdot.wa.gov/bike
Biking information for Washington. Bicycling plays a big role in Washington's transportation. Whether you are a casual or serious rider.
www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/pwu/tpp/nonmotor/bikewalklinks.htm
At this website you find a host of local, regional and national links for biking and walking.
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