For Employers
As a downtown business owner/manager, it is in your interest to support and promote sustainable commuting options. A few of the potential benefits for your business are:
- A healthier, happier workforce. Workers who commute to work by walking or bicycling often show improvements in job satisfaction, productivity, health and general well-being.
- An increase of company productivity and improved employee morale due to reduced stress, tardiness, and absenteeism associated with commuting difficulties.
- Reduced overhead costs associated with company parking expenses and mileage reimbursements.
- Reduced congestion around work site and improved neighborhood relations.
- More parking available for customers and clients
The getDowntown Program can assist you in promoting sustainable transportation options at your business. Here are just a few ways we can help:
- A resource and advocate for your employees. We can help your employees find the right bus route, sign-up for carpooling, or contact the City to find out when bike lanes are going to be added near their home.
- Sign-up your business for go!passes. We can not only get bus passes into your employees hands, but we can offer suggestions on how to manage the program effectively and suggest ways to encourage your employees to use their pass.
- Find bike parking for your employees. Are you happy that your employee is biking to work, but wish she’d stop storing it in the conference room? We can help find space in your building that would work better or have bike lockers for rent if you’re short on space.
- Brown bag lunches. We’re happy to come to your business and offer free workshops/presentations that meet the interests and needs of your employees. Whether your employees are interested in vanpooling or bike commuting, we can tailor a program that meets your businesses needs.
Stop by, call or e-mail us to let us know how we can help you!
