Commute Solutions Toolkit
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Build better commutes and work experience for a thriving workforce
Connect your employees to more affordable, active, and sustainable commute options like carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking, working remotely, and compressed work using Oregon’s Commute Solutions Toolkit.
Access ready-to-use employee materials and digital content to promote commute options, services, and tools below. Note that most of these materials can be co-branded and customized for your workplace using your logo, Get There Connect employer network URL, or QR code.
Do you have questions, ideas, or support needs? Email [email protected] for direct assistance!
Get There Connect
Equip your employees to use commute options, share the ride, track metrics, and more using Oregon’s free online Get There Connect desktop tool and mobile app. Learn more about Get There Connect and find FAQs here.
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Make Your Commute Better with Get There Connect
Discover a better way to commute with Get There Connect, Oregon’s free online trip planning, ridematching, and metrics tracking tool and app.
With Get There Connect, you can:
- Find and compare commute options
- Join or start a carpool or vanpool
- Explore bike routes and find biking partners
- Track stats like money saved, calories burned, and reduced CO2
- Enter challenges and earn rewards
Getting started is easy:
- Visit GetThereOregon.org/ADD NETWORK URL IF AVAILABLE
- Sign up or login to Get There Connect
- Go to your Dashboard to explore your commute options + more!
Optional, if you have a network URL: By joining [NAME]’s network, you’ll be able to connect with coworkers for carpool, vanpool, and biking trips, and participate in challenges and earn rewards, as available.
Contact [email protected] for questions or support needs.
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Find Get There Connect promotional materials, including posters, flyers, display slides, handbills, and graphics in our Resource Library.
Seasonal Resources
Visit our events page for details on annual events and materials to help you promote them.
Carpool
Use resources to promote carpooling at your workplace. Learn more about carpooling and find FAQs here.
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Cut your commute costs by carpooling
Share your commute by carpooling and experience a more affordable, sustainable, and enjoyable way to get to work.
Here are some tips for starting a carpool:
- Figure out logistics, including who’s driving and pickup points
- Set ground rules about music, food or rinks, etc.
- Determine how to split up costs and a payment method
- Make a carpool schedule
- Enjoy the ride!
Looking for a carpool partner or others to join your carpool? Visit GetThereOregon.org and use Get There Connect to find carpool partners who live near you.
Contact [email protected] for questions and support.
Materials
Find Carpool promotional materials, including flyers, rideshare match cards, photos, and graphics in our Resource Library.
Vanpool
Use these resources to help your employees with longer commutes start or find vanpools. Learn more about vanpooling and find FAQs here.
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Long commute? No problem.
Join or get a vanpool started for a money-saving and more sustainable way of getting to work. If you have a longer commute (20+ miles), vanpooling is a great option. Vanpools let you share the load of your commute with a large group (about 5 – 14 people).
Vanpooling offers all kinds of benefits:
- Save money on gas and vehicle maintenance
- Enjoy time to relax from your workday
- Cut your carbon footprint
- Connect with others
Looking to join a vanpool? Visit GetThereOregon.org and use Get There Connect to find carpool partners who live near you.
Get There by Vanpool is the statewide program offered by Get There Oregon in partnership with Commute with Enterprise for people starting their commute from Oregon. Learn more about Get There by Vanpool program here!
Contact [email protected] for questions and support.
Materials
Find Vanpool promotional materials, including flyers, rideshare match cards, photos, and graphics in our Resource Library.
Bike
Use these resources to unlock more active commutes by bike for your employees. Learn more about biking to work and find FAQs here.
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Enjoy an active, more affordable commute
Boost your health and wellness, save money, and more by bike commuting! Pedal past traffic, get an active start to your day, and reduce your carbon footprint.
You can get started biking to work with any kind of bike. All you really need is a helmet, lock, and lights. Any clothes can be biking clothes. If needed, there are lots of ways to carry your belongings, whether on your bike or with a backpack.
Tips to get started:
- Dust off your bike or find one that fits your needs. Reach out to your local bike shop or bike organizations in your area for assistance.
- Plan and practice your route to work. Use tools like Get There Connect and Google Maps to find the best route ahead of time.
- Read up on bicycle safety. Resources are available at GetThereOregon.org/Bike to learn about your rights as a cyclist, rules of the road, and basic bike skills for beginners.
- Be sure your bike is tuned up before heading out
- Give yourself some extra time when first starting to bike commute
- Have fun and enjoy your ride!
Contact [email protected] for questions and support or visit GetThereOregon.org for more information.
Materials
Find Bike promotional materials, including flyers, graphics, and photos in our Resource Library.
Transit
Use these resources to get your employees on board with better commute options by using transit. Learn more about vanpooling and find FAQs here.
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Get on board with a better commute using transit!
Let someone else do the driving and enjoy a more stress-free commute, while saving on commuting costs when you take transit.
Taking transit offers all kinds of benefits:
- Save money on gas, vehicle maintenance, and parking
- Reduce stress from driving, traffic, and parking
- Enjoy more free time to relax and have fun
- Reduce CO 2 emissions and air pollution
Plan your commute using transit by visiting [INSERT LOCAL TRANSIT PROVIDER WEBSITE] or using tools like Get There Connect and Google Maps. If you don’t live near a transit center or bus stop, find a park and ride location nearby by using Get There Connect.
Contact [email protected] for questions and support or visit GetThereOregon.org for more information.
Materials
Find Transit promotional materials, including flyers, graphics, and photos in our Resource Library.
Remote Work
Use these resources to improve the work-life balance of your employees while cutting their commute costs by working remotely. Learn more about Remote Work here.
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Setting up remote work
Remote work can improve productivity, provide better work-life balance, and help lower your commute costs. Cutting back on commute trips made by car can also reduce carbon emissions and environmental impacts to improve sustainability. Plus, take advantage of the extra time otherwise spent commuting by getting more done during the workday.
Here are key areas to cover in creating an effective flexible remote work arrangement:
- Establish an agreed upon schedule detailing remote work days and work hours that aligns with your team’s needs and core hours of operation
- Set up a process for adjusting in advance workdays and/or work hours should you need the time for appointments and errands
- Determine set communication protocols, including how and when communication should take place between you and your manager, other team members, and customers or clients
- Identify what communications and digital tools should be used such as email, chat apps, video conferencing apps, task management systems, and secured shared file systems
- Outline task and delivery reporting processes, including weekly updates and detailed project reports
If you have questions about ADD NAME’s remote work policy or flexible remote work arrangements, please contact ADD DEPARTMENT/INDIVIDUAL CONTACT + TITLE AND EMAIL ADDRESS.
Contact [email protected] for questions and support or visit GetThereOregon.org for more information.
Boost your remote work productivity
Embrace the flexibility and freedom of remote work and start enjoying the benefits! Eliminate the stress of commuting, save money on gas, reduce your carbon footprint, and achieve a better work-life balance. Boost your productivity in a comfortable work environment, helping foster a happier, more successful workplace.
Make the most of remote work with these tips:
- Stay connected using digital communications and collaboration tools
- Tap into task management tools and schedule time for specific tasks
- Keep a regular work routine and let co-workers know about schedule changes
- Cultivate your tech know-how and soft skills like active listening and building rapport
- Routinely assess your workspace equipment, lighting, and setup
Contact [email protected] for questions and support or visit GetThereOregon.org for more information.
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Compressed Work
Use these resources to reduce commuting costs for your employees by implementing shorter workweeks.
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Compressed work gives flexibility, saves money, & more!
If you’re looking for some work flexibility but need to be onsite, having a compressed work schedule might be a great option. By condensing the work week into longer days, you can enjoy greater work-life balance through schedule flexibility, save on commuting, and reduce your carbon footprint. Longer days can also create more focused and uninterrupted workdays, boosting productivity and improving job performance.
What is a compressed work schedule? A compressed work schedule is when a full-time employee works a traditional workweek, generally 35 to 40 hours, in fewer than five days. There are various ways to set up a compressed work schedule, with one of the most common being the 4/10 work schedule or 4-day workweek. Some professionals work three 12-hour days a week due to 24-hour staffing needs.
Contact your manager or division scheduling to explore whether working a compressed schedule can fit your department’s needs.
Learn more at GetThereOregon.org or contact [email protected] for more information.
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Find Compressed Work promotional graphics and photos in our Resource Library.