Ridesharing: Employers
Many
employers are concerned with the issues of traffic congestion and air
quality, just like commuters. To address these concerns, SANBAG's Inland
Empire Commuter Services (IECS) Program assists San Bernardino County
employers of all sizes with their rideshare programs.
This service is provided to employers as a bi-county partnership of SANBAG and the Riverside County Transportation Commission. The San Bernardino portion of IECS is funded exclusively through the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program, as well as the county's half-cent transportation sales tax, Measure I.
IECS assists employers with development and maintenance of rideshare programs by providing information and support services free of charge to San Bernardino County employers. These services include:
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Technical Assistance and Services -- IECS acts as a resource to employers developing trip reduction plans, average vehicle ridership calculation information and assessment, rule interpretation, and rideshare marketing campaign materials.
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Continuing Education - IECS hosts periodic employer transportation meetings to offer ongoing educational programs through an up-to the-minute broadcast fax newsletter, "Rideshare Connection."
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Special Events - IECS organizes and presents regional events, such as Inland Empire Rideshare Week, workshops focusing on congestion management and air quality rules and issues, and an annual employer awards event.
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Ride Matching - IECS delivers ride matching and other products to Inland Empire employers and commuters upon request. Log onto www.CommuteSmart.info and select “Find a Carpool/Vanpool” for online ride matching access
For more information about starting a ridesharing program:
- Call toll-free, 1-866-RIDESHARE (1-866-743-3742)
- E-mail sanbag@iecs.info
- Log onto www.CommuteSmart.info for more information about employer assistance in your area
