Where do you work and what is your role in the company?

St Joseph, Nurses Assistant

How far is your commute? 

How long does it take you each way? 4.5 miles, 15 min each way 

What is your commute mode and what made you decide to commute this way?

Carpool, Bus. Save money and gas 

What do you enjoy about your commute?

Enjoying the Tacoma view every morning

Do you have any interesting stories from your commute? 

It’s rather peaceful 

Do you think you save money by commuting this way?

Yes.

How does your company help accommodate your commute option? (ex: if you’re a biker, are there adequate bike racks? If a bus rider, does your company offer a free bus pass?)

My company does not help my commute. 

** Pierce Trips was able to connect Cheyanne with the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Employee Transportation Coordinator. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health offers employees $3/day for logging their sustainable commute trips on the Pierce Trips calendar. ORCA cards with $10 loaded on it are also available to new transit users. For more information, contact the Employee Transportation Coordinator Trudy Sprinkle at trudy.sprinkle@vmfh.org. **

Is there anything your company could do better to accommodate your commute option?

Offer some incentive. 

What would you say to your fellow employees to inspire them to try using a commute option other than driving alone in their car?

I try to take the peaceful route to work so I can relax before I take care of our community.