August Commute Trip Reduction Newsletter

Welcome New ETCs!

Community Transit hosted an ETC Basic Training on August 8 for new ETCs.  Thank you for attending and welcome to our newest Employee Transportation Coordinators!

• Tracey Harder, Natural Factors, Monroe
• Evalyn Thomas, Partner Therapeutics, Lynnwood
• Paige Anderson, Puget Sound Energy, Bothell
• Kari Swanson, Everett Clinic, Smokey Point
• Cara Powers, Monroe Correctional Complex, Monroe
• Tim Rowe, T-Mobile, Bothell
• Barbi Reimers, Senior Aerospace AMT, Arlington

 Fare Changes Coming October 1

Community Transit will change some fares on October 1, 2018, including a new fare policy for commuter routes between King and Snohomish counties.

• All local bus and DART paratransit fares will be increased by 25 cents
• The same fare will apply to all commuter routes (400 and 800 series) See below.
• Vanpool rates will be increased an average of $14/month, based on size of van and length of trip. See chart at communitytransit.org/vanpool or contact your vanpool coordinator for details.

Fares (Effective October 1, 2018)

Local/Swift

• Adult (19-64)   $2.50
• Youth (6-18)    $1.75
• Reduced Fare  $1.25

Commuter*

(Applies on all 400 & 800 series routes.)

• Adult (19-64)  $4.25
• Youth (6-18)    $3.00
• Reduced Fare  $2.00

DART Paratransit

• Adult (19-64)  $2.50
• Youth (6-18)    $2.50
• Reduced Fare  $2.50

*Fare Policy Change

A new fare policy will take effect October 1 that charges commuter fares for all riders of 400 or 800 series routes, regardless of where you board or de-board. If you are riding these buses within Snohomish County, you must pay the commuter fare. This policy was adopted by the Community Transit Board of Directors last fall.

New Vanpool Option

Community Transit is piloting a new vanpool option for employees to better make connections to public transit. If your employees want to take the bus or train but are missing that last few miles to your worksite, this option is for you. See information below and let us know if you think any employees at your worksite might be interested.

Upcoming Trainings and Events

8/22/2018 - Peer Advisory Board Meeting, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Community Transit

8/21/2018 - RSO Basic Training, 2:00 p.m., Online Only

8/22/2018 - RSO Communication Training, 2:00 p.m., Online Only

9/6/2018 - Last Mile Connections, 10:00 a.m., Online Only

9/12/2018 - RSO Incentives and Rewards, 1:00 p.m., Online Only

9/18/2018 - No Budget? No Problem!, 10:00 a.m., Online Only

9/21/2018 - Wheel Options Campaign , 11:00 a.m., Online Only

9/26/2018 - ETC Networking Meeting/CTR Survey Results, Time and Location TBD**

 *Click on the links to RSVP for trainings. Please indicate in the email which training your are planning to attend. 

**If you would like to host the networking meeting, please contact Alex Mehn. 

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Washington State Ridesharing Organization (WSRO) will host its annual conference in Bellingham October 14 - 16. In recognition of  WSRO's 30th Anniversary, the theme of the conference is, "Celebrating 30 Years: Moving Transportation Forward!" Registration and more information can be found here. Scholarships are available for registration. 

Community Transit Contacts

Debbie Anderson, TDM & Outreach Specialist, CTR Coordinator for Arlington, Marysville, Monroe, Mukilteo and Unincorporated Snohomish County

Alex Mehn, TDM & Outreach Specialist, CTR Coordinator for Bothell, Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace

Ross Peizer, TDM & Outreach Specialist, Small Business Coordinator

Jennifer Hass, Community Programs Manager

Caryn Walline, TDM & Outreach Supervisor