Employee Transportation Program

Starbucks Bike to Work Day - Friday May 16, 2008

Group Health Commute Challenge - May 1-31, 2008

Wed May 7, 7-9am — Vulcan Bike to Work Breakfast @ Sheraton Hotel Seattle.
Thurs May 8, 5-8pm — Group Health Commute Challenge Captain's Bash @ Pike Brewery
Fri May 16, 7:30-8:30am — Bike to Work Day Rally @ Seattle City Hall
Thurs May 29, 4-7pm — UW Hubbub - Annual fun University of Washington Bike party

Join the Rvolution Bike Commute May is Bike to Work Month, sponsored by Cascade Bike Club.

King County supports your efforts to reduce your car commute trips and to improve your health by biking to work.

To participate in Bike to Work Month: Join the Group Health Challenge – Commit to riding 5 round trips between May 1 – 31and be eligible for great prizes. Register as part of a team, or be a team of one. Registration is free – sign up online at www.cbcef.org or call 206-522-3222.

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Ride on Bike to Work Day, May 16th. This is your chance to cycle to work and be counted as one of thousands of bike commuters in the greater Seattle area. On this day, Cascade Bike Club counts the number or bike commuters. This number has become the default indicator for the local bike community. Good news – it's growing. Throughout Puget Sound there will be biker kiosks set up at commute stations to provide rider treats. Visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/bike/bikestation.htm for a map of commute stations, or call 206-522-3222 for details.

New to bike commuting – no problem! There are local resources to help you get started on your commute including a free Bike Buddy program – meet your bike buddy for tips and ride in to work together. To help you get started, visit www.bicyclealliance.org/commute/index.html or call 206-205-5017 for resources.

Look for Bike to Work Month posters at your worksite for more information. Hope to see you on your bike in May.

Trade in your car for a premium ride.

Simplify your commute. Join a King County Metro vanpool or vanshare and get a premium reward.

New riders and drivers will get a $50 MasterCard gift card. New vanpool primary bookkeepers

will also earn a $50 MasterCard gift. Commuters who are new to all three can get $150!

Help your group or another's grow by filling up your van. Recruit a new rider and get even more rewards - up to $250 at $50 per recruit! Just register as a commuter on this Web site first, then apply for your gift card.

Ready to Fill it Up? Register Here
Returning users can log-in here to check card status and apply for other rewards.

Get Cash back!

Follow this link for more information about the rewards. Follow this link to learn more about eligibility. Want to start a vanpool or vanshare? Find other commuters to match your schedule at RideshareOnline.com, the state's free ridematch service.

SAVE $50 on Zipcar! Don't want to drive to work but have a meeting or doctor's appointment during the day? Zipcar has more than 275 hybrids, pickup trucks and mini cooper convertibles located throughout Seattle and in downtown Bellevue . Reserve vehicles from the comfort of your computer starting at $9.50/hour, with gas, insurance and a reserved parking spot included.

• As a King County Employee, FlexPerks pays your annual fee for the first year- a value of $50! You pay only a one-time, $25 registration fee. Simply go to http://www.zipcar.com/flexpass/ to take advantage of this offer.

• Join by May 31st and use promo code ZIPSEATTLE and not only will you save $50 you will receive $50 in drive time just so you can try it out.

Your Transportation Benefits

This program offers transportation benefits to all employees who are eligible for leave and insurance benefits from King County. These transportation benefits include:

An employee ID keycard/bus pass

A vanpool fare subsidy

Incentives for employees who carpool, bike, or walk to work sites outside downtown Seattle

We also provide the Home Free Guarantee service, which gives you an emergency ride home when you need one. If you’re not sure whether you are eligible for these benefits, please contact us for more information.

Employee Transportation Program
Telephone Hotline

206-263-4575

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	Updated: May 7, 2008

Employee Transportation Program

Starbucks Bike to Work Day - Friday May 16, 2008 Group Health Commute Challenge - May 1-31, 2008

Trade in your car for a premium ride.

Get Cash back!

Starbucks Bike to Work Day - Friday May 16, 2008

Group Health Commute Challenge - May 1-31, 2008