Getting Started

Help your employees get to work sustainably and efficiently

By integrating a Transportation Program into your company, you can make it easier for your employees to make sustainable commuting choices. Ride Together Pierce provides free resources, consultation, and tools to help your business reduce traffic congestion, fuel consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions while promoting a healthy environment and robust economy. 

Read on to learn more about the benefits of our program and how to get started.

SAVE TIME, MONEY AND MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT

Getting Started (Businesses) - Help your employees get to work sustainably and efficiently

  • Save money: Reduce employee parking, insurance, and maintenance costs.
  • Attract and retain employees: Offer an attractive benefit that makes commuting easier and more enjoyable.
  • Be known for having a sustainable reputation: Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
  • Increase productivity: You’ll notice employees showing up more relaxed and ready to work when they have a stress-free commute!

Go to our Business Benefits page to learn more.

EMPLOYERS CASH IN ON TAX BENEFITS

Employers can take advantage of tax incentives by offering transportation benefits to employees. Qualified transportation benefits include transit passes and vanpooling. Offering these benefits can help reduce payroll taxes and provide additional tax deductions.

Go to our Tax Benefits page to learn more.

ALWAYS READY WITH AN EMERGENCY RIDE HOME

In case of an emergency, we offer a free Emergency Ride Home program to provide transportation for employees who need to get home quickly. This program is available to employees who have used alternative transportation to get to work and have an emergency that requires them to leave work early.

Go to our Emergency Ride Home page to learn more.

BE A LEADER IN SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES

Ride Together Pierce offers the Best Commuter Business Leadership Program to recognize and celebrate businesses that promote sustainable commuting. This program provides businesses with recognition for employers that help their employees use alternative transportation and reduce their carbon footprint.

Go to our Best Commuter Businesses page to learn more.

HOW TO GET STARTED 

Getting Started (Businesses) - HOW TO GET STARTED

We understand that every employee has different commuting needs and preferences. That's why we provide different transportation options to fit your employees' lifestyles and work styles. Our program elements are also designed to support our region’s goals for a healthy, thriving environment and economy by offering a transportation program with services like vanpool, carpool, public transit, and telework, among others.

Plus, joining our program is absolutely FREE to you, and we offer consultation and tools to ensure your success. Our team of transportation experts will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. Let's work together to create a better commute experience for your employees and a healthier environment for our community.

To get started with your employer transportation program:

We'll customize a program that meets your business needs and concerns.

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