WHAT DOES THE CTR ACT MEAN FOR BUSINESSES?
The law requires major employers to develop and implement an employee commute program to reduce the number and length of drive-alone commute trips made to the worksite.
The CTR Efficiency Act applies to employers, both public (i.e. federal, state and local governments, and the military) and private, that have 100 or more “affected” employees who work at a single worksite. All “affected” employees are those who work 35 or more hours a week and are scheduled to begin work between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. on two or more weekdays for a position meant to last at least 12 continuous months.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED ELEMENTS FOR AN EMPLOYER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM?
Employer programs are required to do the following:
Ride Together Pierce can help your business implement these elements into your CTR program and transportation planning. Get in touch with us here to find out more.
QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL REPORTING PROCESS
Employers located in Pierce County are required to report on their efforts through Quarterly Accomplishment Reports and an Annual Report. Both forms are provided to the employer in an electronic format. Employers need to submit copies of their policy guidelines, brochures, and marketing materials with the reports. Training is provided every fall on how to complete the online Annual Report.
RECOGNITION
Each quarter, to highlight the great things happening at different worksites and recognize the hard work that goes into promoting sustainable commutes, we personally recognize the efforts of Employee Transportation Coordinators.