2017 & 2018 Activities Report Washington County Coordinating Committee March 18, 2019 Jeff Pazdalski Executive Director
Background WTA works with employers and local governments to reduce single occupancy auto commute trips in Washington County. WTA’s membership represents 15 -20% of the total number of employees in Washington County.
Activities and Programs Employer based programs Workplace events • 2018: 34 events & 3,700 people • 2016: 12 events & 1,500 people ECO survey support • 12 employers & 62 work sites WTA hosted events • Information sessions • Local conversations & networking
Activities and Programs Leveraging Statewide Campaigns Bike More Challenge WTA League • 2018: 11 teams & 850 people • 2016: 6 teams & 200 people Oregon Drive Less Challenge Commuter Kickbacks • Log 4 days of non-drive alone commuting per month for chance to win prizes
Activities and Programs Aloha-Reedville bike parking • Installed 10 racks at community- identified locations Bike Share 2017 Pilot 2018 Program • 46% of trips were first/last mile to MAX • Improved work environment • 100% of participants • 50% of non-participants • Improved employee performance • 86% of participants 2018 Annual Report available at www.wta-tma.org/annualreport
Future Plans Strengthen services for employers and partners • Support workplace events and activities • Leverage statewide events to maximize local participation • Improve ECO survey process • Look for opportunities to administer programs like bike share Expand partnerships • Engage more employers and local governments • Smaller employers, lower wage job sites, & property managers • Develop & enhance programs to benefit these partners – i.e. new commuter benefit program Community-based programs • Commuter Kickbacks • Equity view of transportation issues and how WTA can help • Investigate how to build community consensus around travel options usage
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