Green Your Business by Registering with 511 Contra Costa
Employers or multi-tenant building managers in Contra Costa may register with 511 Contra Costa for a variety of no-cost transportation support services. There is no obligation and participation is voluntary.
Get the Word Out: You’re Going Green!
We highly recommend that employers direct their employees to our site to find out about incentives for carpooling, vanpooling, taking transit, and Guaranteed Ride Home . We have program materials that can be handed made available for new hire packets, open enrollment, or worksite wellness fairs. Call upon us for assistance in making your workplace bike friendly.
Workshops, Trainings, Consultations
511 Contra Costa offers a number of non-cost training and informational sessions for employers and employees alike.
Workshops
If you’re a manager or HR director interested in having Contra Costa provide free workshops on ways to implement no-cost green commute options for your employees just give us a call us at (925) 969-0841 x203.
Topics include:
- Pre-tax benefits for commute expenses such as TranBen, TransitChek, Commuter Check or WageWorks
- Teleworking or compressed work week program development mini-grants
- Obtaining Green Certification for your business
- Establishing company-sponsored commuter rewards programs
- Administering employee transportation surveys
Is your company relocating? Consultation Services
511 Contra Costa offers personalized reviews of work place commute practices, including parking policies, bicycle parking access, transit stop location, and ways to reduce drive-alone commutes at the same time minimizing the impact of office relocations. Call us at (925) 969-0841 x203 for more details.
Transportation Health Fairs
511 Contra Costa works with local transit agencies to organize transportation fairs at worksites to inform employees of alternative commute options and programs. Request a no-cost transportation fair at your worksite.
Free Bike Racks and Lockers
Employers and multi-tenant building managers in Contra Costa County may request free bicycle lockers and racks for the use of their employees.
Other Resources
511 Contra Costa supports the EPA’s “Best Workplaces for Commuters” campaign by providing free assistance to local employers who would consider providing commuter benefits to their employees.
The Employer Based Trip Reduction (EBTR) program provides assistance in the development of worksite initiatives aimed at increasing the number of employees using alternative transportation modes. 511 Contra Costa works with the 511 Rideshare Program to promote rideshare campaigns sponsored by the Regional Rideshare Program. The EBTR program is funded by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.