Explore all the ways transportation demand management (TDM) strategies can help you promote more cost-effective and sustainable commuting options at your workplace.
One vehicle, multiple riders? No problem! In fact, sharing a ride is a great sustainable solution. Learn more about shuttles, vanpools, carpools, and more.
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What is a corporate commuter shuttle?
A corporate commuter shuttle is a private shuttle provided by an employer that brings employees to and from an office.
Why employers implement corporate commuter shuttle programs:
Corporate commuter shuttles are best for employers with…
The Corporate Commuter Shuttle Status Quo
The Future of Corporate Commuter Shuttles
Outcomes
Shuttles run in the morning and evening from large city centers near an office
Shuttles run to and from areas ill-served by public transportation that house clusters of employees
Higher ridership
By default, the maximum appropriate shuttle size is used
Employees don’t book seats ahead of time
Employees book seats ahead of time and are picked up by a shuttle optimized to match demand
Lower program cost
The total number of employees using the shuttles is measured daily
Employers can automatically see exactly which employees use shuttles and when they do so
More accurate data on program cost, time, and emissions
Shuttles run at the same time each day
Shuttles run when people need them
Lower program cost
How employers use Commutifi to provide better corporate commuter shuttle programs:
What is a vanpool?
A vanpool is a shared commuting arrangement in which 6-20 commuters share a ride to and from work in a van rented by an employer or regional partner and driven by an employee.
Why employers implement vanpool programs:
Vanpools are best for employers...
The Vanpool Status Quo
The Future of Vanpool
Outcomes
An employee (often a volunteer) is identified as captain
No employee captain is required
Program can begin without an internal advocate
The employee captain is responsible for recruiting the minimum number of coworkers required to start the pool
Any employee can register their interest in a central platform
Simple signup process
The same driver drives the same group in the same van every day
Employees are regularly prompted by the platform to confirm that they will be using the vanpool and groups are dynamically assigned
Enough flexibility for employer, even one with a hybrid work schedule
The employee captain must manually record which riders are present each day in order to be eligible for incentives
The platform automatically knows who is vanpooling each day, then optimizes groups the groups to maximize efficiency
Efficient use of resources
Streamlined reporting
Time and cost savings
How employers use Commutifi to provide better vanpool programs:
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What is a carpool?
A carpool is an arrangement between coworkers in which a group drives to and from work together in a vehicle owned by a carpool participant.
Why employers implement carpool programs:
Carpool programs are best for employers...
The Carpool Status Quo
The Future of Carpool
Outcomes
Employees are invited to register for a regional ride-matching program
Employees in a particular company get access to a dynamic carpool platform
Administrators have control over the program
Commuters input start and end locations and indicate whether they would like to be a driver and/or passenger
Each time they wish to carpool, commuters log on and indicate their interest
Flexibility for the hybrid work environment
No long-term commitment required from participants
Commuters get a list and contact information of other people in the region who are interested in carpooling
Commuters reach out to one another and self-arrange carpools
Commuters are automatically matched in carpools that are optimized to minimize commute time (rather than simply pairing people who are the most geographically close)
Easy to use for employees
Cost and time savings for employees
Reduced carbon footprint for employer
Ideally, carpool buddies drive together every day. If one person drops out temporarily or permanently, the other passenger must start the process over or drive alone
The program is optimized every day, meaning commuters always have a buddy if and when they want one
Improved likelihood of long-term success
Reduced drive-alone rates
Manual tracking is the only way to know whether matched commuters actually form carpools
Carpools are automatically recorded daily so the employer knows the exact number of active participants
ROI is easy to track and demonstrate to leadership
How employers use Commutifi to provide better carpool programs:
Our carpool partners:
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What is an emergency or guaranteed ride home program?
An emergency/guaranteed ride home program is a safety net for commuters who do not rely on a personal vehicle can take advantage of a quick and reliable ride home in the case of an emergency or if they have to unexpectedly work late.
Why employers implement emergency/guaranteed ride home programs:
Emergency and guaranteed ride home programs are best for employers that...
The Emergency / Guaranteed Ride Home Status Quo
The Future of Emergency / Guaranteed Ride Home
Outcomes
An employer creates a program with a rideshare provider or signs up for a regional program with a partner agency
Employers provide employees with prepaid cards that have spending restrictions built in
Simple, streamlined onboarding process for admins
More customization
In an emergency, an employee fills out a form requesting an emergency ride waiver
When needed, an employee uses their prepaid card for a taxi or rideshare
Employees don’t need to wait for approval in an emergency
An administrator reviews the form to ensure it complies with company rules and provides a code for a free taxi or rideshare trip
A backend tech system verifies whether each ride meets the standards set by the organization and, if not, charges the employee for the ride
Streamlined administrative approval process
How employers use Commutifi to provide better emergency/guaranteed ride home programs:
Being stuck in traffic is so out of style. Help your employees get from point A to B in a much healthier and more efficient way by exploring active commuting programs that leverage biking, scooters, and more.
What is a corporate bikeshare program?
A closed system of sharked bikes, ebikes, and/or electric scooters available for use by employees within pre-set boundaries.
Why employers implement corporate bikeshare programs :
Corporate bikeshare programs are best for employers...
The Corporate Bikeshare Status Quo
The Future of Corporate Bikeshare
Outcomes
Companies own a set of bikes that are available for pickup from a central location
Companies lease or own a set of bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters and place them strategically throughout the campus or building
Greater flexibility
Increased ridership with e-bikes and scooters
Employees must request a lock code that will provide access to all bikes for an extended time period. They can access the bikes any time they want
Employees unlock a specific bike with a smart lock via their phone each time they wish to borrow one
Increased security
Easier to use
Tracking usage data is impossible
Administrators have access to real-time information about who’s using bikes and where they are located
Admins can track the program’s success and improve it over time by identifying high- traffic areas
If a bike is lost or damaged, there are few ways to identify which one is gone or which employee was responsible for it
If a bike is lost, built-in GPS can help find the bike. If a bike is damaged, usage data can identify the most recent user
Bikes last longer and reduce costs
How employers use Commutifi to provide better corporate bikeshare programs:
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What is a public bike-/scooter-share?
A system of shared bikes and eclectic scooters available to the general public in a given area.
Why employers implement public bike- and scooter-shares:
Public bikeshare perks are for employers that...
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The Future of Public Bikeshare Perks
Outcomes
Employers provide basic information about public amenities to all employees
Using commuter models, employers determine who would be best served by a program and share information with them specifically
Targetted, effective messaging
Employees independently take advantage of publicly available programs using their own money
Identified employees receive pre-paid, flexible spending cards that are authorized to work with locally available bike/scooter vendors
Higher adoption rates create a bigger mode shift
No data is collected by employers
Employers track usage data as employees use the cards to pay for bike/scooter commutes
ROI and other key TDM and sustainability metrics can be tracked, allowing for program improvements over time
How employers use Commutifi to provide better public bikeshare perks:
Our public bikeshare partners:
Learn more about the future of public bikeshare perks:
What is bike parking?
Bike parking is a designated place for commuters to park their personal mobility devices, including racks and rooms.
Why employers implement bike parking programs:
Bike parking is a good idea for all employers, especially those...
The Bike Parking Status Quo
The Future of Bike Parking
Outcomes
Employers provide bike racks or rooms without electric-charging infrastructure
Employees have access to smart parking docs and/or bike rooms with e-bike/scooter charging
Increased security
Support the growing number of e-bike owners
No usage data is collected
Employees unlock personalized access to parking each time they use it, allowing administrators to collect usage data
Calculable ROI of bike infrastructure
Insight into bike commuting habits
How employers use Commutifi to provide better bike parking:
Our bike parking partners:
Learn more about the future of bike parking:
Changing commuter behavior is hard, but not impossible. It's a lot easier with rewards and incentives. Learn how to implement these programs to drive sustainable commute adoption.
What are pre-tax commuter benefits?
Pre-tax commuter benefits deduct commuting costs from an employee’s salary before taxes. United States employees can use up to $280/mo on parking and on public transit/vanpool.
Why employers implement pre-tax commuter benefits:
Pre-tax commuter benefits are best for employers...
The Status Quo of Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
The Future of Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Outcomes
Employees can opt-in to the program and estimate how much money they expect to spend in the coming month on each commute mode. That money is pulled from their paychecks
Employees receive separate spending cards for each mode they have opted into to, each with the specified dollar amount
Employees opt into the program and are automatically given the max spend potential. Funds are provided by the employer in a pool all employees can pull from
Employees receive a single card that can be used for either parking or public transit/vanpool. Funds are pulled from separate funds but can be spent via the single card
Easier for employees
As employees use the cards, usage is tracked and reported to payroll. At the end of the pay period, the unused funds are reconciled
Each month, the fund pool is replenished to its max potential
Whatever an employee spent is withdrawn, pre-tax, from the next paycheck
Streamlined accounting and reporting process
How employers use Commutifi to provide better pre-tax commuter benefits:
What are commuter subsidies?
A method of providing monetary funds for employees to use on their preferred commuting modes.
Why employers implement commuter subsidies:
Commuter subsidies are best for employers...
The Commuter Subsidies Status Quo
The Future of Commuter Subsidies
Outcomes
Employers work with individual providers (e.g., Uber, public transit agencies, etc.) to offer discount programs
Employers identify the best providers and modes, plus the size of each monthly subsidy
Admins do not need to establish separate vendor relationships
Employees use a separate card or account code with each provider to access each subsidy
Employees use a single prepaid card that can be used with any approved provider up to a set cash limit
Simple for employees
Easy for employees to take advantage of programs
No funds wasted on unused subsidies
Employers receive large sets of aggregate usage data from partner providers
Data is tracked and tied back to individual commuters
Better TDM and sustainability metrics
Nuanced insights into commuting habits
How employers use Commutifi to provide better commuter subsidies:
Learn more about the future of commuter subsidies:
What are commuter rewards?
Commuter rewards are perks offered to commuters who engage in preferred commuting behavior, like carpooling instead of driving alone.
Why employers implement commuter rewards:
Commuter rewards are best for employers that...
The Commuter Rewards Status Quo
The Future of Commuter Rewards
Outcomes
Administrators work with payroll to set up a manual process to provide reward funds to employees via monthly reports
Administrators set up a dynamic spending card with rules governing how funds are added and where they can be used
Easy setup (no need to coordinate with payroll)
Customizable rewards
Employees manually log commute trips
As employees use connected services provided by the employer, their actions are automatically logged
Verified rewards
Automatic trip logging
Employees receive additional money in their paychecks each month if they meet a monthly usage goal (e.g., 10 bike rides)
Employees immediately receive reward funds on their spending cards each time they complete a trip using an eligible mode
Employees immediately receive reward funds on their spending cards each time they complete a trip using an eligible mode
Incentives for trying new commute modes
Immediate rewards
Employers have no control or insight into how rewards money is spent
Employers can see and control how rewards money is used
Rewards can be tailored based on where employees like to spend them (e.g., the company café)
Simplified reporting
How employers use Commutifi to provide better commuter rewards:
Learn more about the future of commuter rewards:
Switch from monthly parking to daily parking, and better yet, find alternative ways to manage it! Check out the future of parking.
What is externally managed parking?
Parking that an employer doesn't manage on their own but through an outer party.
Why employers use externally managed parking:
Externally managed parking is best for employers that...
The Externally Managed Parking Status Quo
The Future of Externally Managed Parking
Outcomes
Employers buy individual monthly passes from a parking operator for each employee
Employers provide spending cards to all employees
No coordination with parking providers for each new pass
Inclusive employee benefit
Employees use their pass when they want to park. Anyone who needs one-off parking must purchase a daily parking pass, then file a reimbursement claim
When employees park, they purchase a daily pass with their spending card
Reduced spend: Money is only spent when an employee actually parks
Less unnecessary admin work
Employees never have to front the cost of parking
Employers have no insight into when or how often parking passes are used
Data is collected each time a card is used
Whatever an employee spent is withdrawn, pre-tax, from the next paycheck
Better insights into when and how often people park
How employers use Commutifi to provide better externally managed parking perks:
What is a parking cashout?
In exchange for giving up a free parking pass, an employee receives money.
Why employers implement parking cashout programs:
Parking cashout programs are best for employers that...
The Parking Cashout Status Quo
The Future of Parking Cashout Programs
Outcomes
Administrators establish a cashout value, normally slightly less than the cost of providing a parking space
Administrators model potential cashout values to determine the optimal amount to offer employees
Optimization and efficiency
Employees who opt out of parking receive extra money in their paychecks
Employees who opt out of parking receive money for alternative commutes and additional benefits that does not roll over month-to-month
Streamlined process that eliminates payroll
Control over how funds are used
Cost savings: Only pay the cashout funds employees actually spend each month
Employers have no control or insight into how cashout money is spent
Employers can see and control how cashout money is used (e.g., can only be used on food or wellness purchases)
Rewards can be tailored based on where employees like to spend them (e.g., the company café)
Simplified reporting
Better budgeting
How employers use Commutifi to provide better parking cashout programs:
How employers use Commutifi to provide better parking cashout programs:
What is employer-managed parking?
An Employer who has full ownership over their own parking lot and is able to fully manage it.
Why employers implement employer-managed parking:
Employer-managed parking is best for employers that...
The Employer-Managed Parking Status Quo
The Future of Employer-Managed
Outcomes
Open parking is accessible to anyone
Smart infrastructure like parking gates or license plate readers grant access only to approved employees
Security
Points earned toward green building certifications
Employers have no insight into who is parking or when
Employees reserve parking spaces ahead of time for each day they want to park and pay a small fee
Employers collect data on who is entering the lot and when
Employees are nudged to consider driving alternatives
Supports hybrid work model
Employees are confident that they have a parking space
New revenue stream can fund other commuting programs
Better insights into how and by whom parking is used
How employers use Commutifi to provide better employer-managed parking programs:
Our employer-managed parking partners:
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It's easier, more sustainable, and less expensive than driving. You can go far with offering public transit at the workspace. Explore the benefits of this sustainable commute option.
What is a transit pass?
A transit pass is a pre-paid ticket for a public transit system that covers either a set number of rides or a duration of time.
Why employers implement transit passes:
Transit passes are best for employers...
The Transit Pass Status Quo
The Future of Transit Passes
Outcomes
Employers purchase monthly passes in bulk from a single local transit agency and distribute them to all employees
Employers stand up an app or distribute spending cards with a balance that can be used to ride with any local transit agency
Employers don’t need to coordinate with transit agencies (nor their particular rules and procedures)
Flexibility: Being agency-agnostic ensures every employee can take advantage of the program
Employees use their passes whenever they take transit. If an employees needs to use services from a different transit agency, they must pay for that trip separately and file a reimbursement (assuming it’s even covered by the employer)
Employees use the app or card to purchase fairs whenever they take transit
Cost savings: Money is only spent when someone takes a ride
Eliminates unnecessary admin work
Identical process regardless of agency
Compatibility with hybrid work
No user data is collected from the transit agency for employers
Data is collected each time app or card is used
Get insights into when and how often employees take transit
How employers use Commutifi to provide better transit pass programs:
Our transit pass partners:
Learn more about the future of transit pass programs:
It helps to know the 'How,' 'When,' and 'Why' of the workplace commute. Find out how commuter data can help you make the most out of your commute programs.
What is a commuter survey?
A commuter survey is a questionnaire that helps employers understand how employees are getting to and from the office, including where people are coming from, what mode they’re using, and more.
Why employers implement commuter surveys:
Commuter surveys are best for…
The Commuter Survey Status Quo
The Future of Commuter Surveys
Outcomes
Employers build a survey using a one-size-fits-all survey platform (e.g., SurveyMonkey) containing simple questions
Employers use a purpose-built commuter survey platform, leveraging template questions designed to generate meaningful insights
Easy to use and fast to build
No transportation expertise required
Employees must guess when answering certain questions (e.g., “How far is your commute?”)
Employees are only asked questions they can answer (e.g., “Where do you start your commute?” Where do you end your commute?”), from which the platform calculates complex insights
Increased accuracy
Easier to complete
Increased response rate
Raw data are manually analyzed in a single batch and yield simple insights
Advanced insights are automatically generated in real time as surveys are completed
Reduced admin time
No data analyst required
Higher accuracy
Immediately available insights
To collect additional data, employers must create a separate survey and manually attempt to match data between the two
Employers can send out follow-up questions to segmented groups and automatically match responses with existing data
Easy for admins and employees
Improved insights
To update existing data, employers must resend the same survey and employees must complete it again, meaning trends are tracked at the macro level
When needed, employees are prompted to confirm or update data that is already in the system
Less redundant work for employees
Dramatically increased response rates
Data does not need to be re-analyzed
More accurate and verifiable insights and trend data tracked at the individual level
How employers use Commutifi to provide better commuter surveys:
What is sustainability reporting?
Sustainability reporting is the disclosure by a company of its progress toward environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
Why employers implement sustainability reporting:
Sustainability reporting is best for employers...
The Sustainability & Compliance Reporting Status Quo
The Future of Sustainability & Compliance Reporting
Outcomes
Employers launch a simple commuter survey for their employees and manually analyze the data
Employers use a smart, connected commuter survey that automatically generates advanced insights
Streamlined survey creation, response, and analysis
Accurate data
The same data is manually compiled into separate reports for each process (e.g., internal, LEED scoring, local ordinances, etc.)
The survey platform automatically generates reports in real time for as many processes as are needed
Saved time and money
How employers use Commutifi to provide better sustainability and compliance reporting:
Our sustainability and compliance partners:
Learn more about the future of sustainability and compliance reporting:
You're not alone when it comes to your employees' commutes. Get experienced support from non-profits and other organizations who specialize in commuting and TDM.
What are TMAs and TMOs?
TMAs (also sometimes called TMOs) are non-profit, member-based organizations that offer transportation services in a particular area, such as a city, region, or business district.
Why employers work with TMAs and TMOs:
Working with TMAs and TMOs is best for employers that…
The Status Quo of Employer - TMA/TMO Partnerships
The Future of Employer - TMA/TMO Partnerships
Outcomes
Employers and TMAs/TMOs meet occasionally for light consulting sessions, but most value is derived from generic information (e.g., webinars) provided by the TMA/TMO
Employers and TMAs/TMOs use the same integrated platform to collect commuter data and communicate information with employees. TMAs/TMOs have access to anonymous, aggregated data collected by employers, which they use to provide tailored consulting
More effective TMA/TMO consulting
Employers share information about TMA/TMO programming with their employees
Employees can access information from both the local TMA/TMO and their employer in a single location
Increased ROI of TMA/TMO membership through increased program adoption
Employers have limited insight into how/whether TMA/TMO programs have been used by employees
Employers get insight into how TMA/TMO programs are being used by employees
Visible ROI of TMA/TMO membership
More accurate reporting on sustainability and TDM goals
How employers use Commutifi to better partner with TMAs and TMOs:
Our partner TMAs and TMOs:
Learn more about the future of TMA and TMO partnerships:
The return to the office will never be the same again. Here's how you can support the new workplace with alternative commute options.
What is the hybrid work model?
It is a work schedule that gives employees flexibility in the time and space of the workspace. Whether it is a work-from-home or a flex-work model, coming into the office on some days of the week.
Why employers implement a hybrid work model:
Hybrid work models are best for employers that…
The Hybrid Work Status Quo
The Future of Hybrid Work
Outcomes
Employees come into the office whenever they want
Employees pre-select which days they will come in each week and give are offered the option to book commuter amenities (e.g., parking spaces) at the same time
People never outnumber available resources
Programs are built to accommodate the maximum capacity because there’s no way to know how many people will come in each day
Employers collect information about when and how people come into the office, then plan programs to meet dynamic demand and incentivise employees to commute on less-desired days
Efficiently allocated resources
Employees receive commuter benefits at the same level as they did when they commuted daily
A flexible spending allowance, possibly on a card, allows employees to spend money only when they commute (e.g., buying daily rather than monthly parking passes)
Increased ROI: only pay for the amenities commuters actually use
Bonus: Offer employees access to local coworking studios on the days that they do not come into the office
Well-liked perk allows employees to work more efficiently
Increased equity for parents and others who lack access to an ideal work environment
How employers use Commutifi to provide better hybrid work programs:
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