Employer eNews April 2017

In This Issue 2017 Commuter Challenge Weekly Winners New Schedules for Commuter Shuttles Scoop now in South San Francisco

Over 800 Commute STARs so far! Are you one of them?

2017 Commuter Challenge Updates

Commute.org's two-month campaign to motivate and reward commuters who choose alternative transportation to work, and log those trips on my.commute.org, is off to a strong start. Week 3 Report   To date, 815 participants have logged at least one clean commute in April.  Every Monday (until May 31st), 13 lucky names are drawn from the 2017 Commuter Challenge participant pool. Over 35 prizes have been awarded so far. Click here to see what participants can win. Social Media Bonus Challenges Those who follow Commute.org on Facebook and Twitter will discover extra ways to earn prizes. Post your commute photo or story, share a post, or tweet a badge, and you will be entered into bonus prize drawings.

Week 1 winner NISHA R. was thrilled to receive her prize: a Rickshaw Messenger bag (valued at $130).  "I find ridesharing to be easy, saves time and money, and most of all, it's my little way of contributing to a greener environment," shared Nisha, who has been carpooling from the Eastbay to San Mateo for a year.  As a S.T.A.R. commuter, Nisha logs her commute on my.commute.org, and finds her personal dashboard "a streamlined way to track trip logs and gives good statistics." As an example, she is happy to know that because of her clean commuting ways, "I have been able to save about 43.3 tons of CO2," she noted.

Employers, Property Managers, and Program Partners:  It's not too late to pass along details of the  2017 Commuter Challenge  to those who commute to, through or from San Mateo County.  For ideas, graphics and suggested text, click here. For posters, flyers and additional assistance, email support@commute.org.

New Schedules for Commuter Shuttles

Click here to locate current routes and schedules by city.  For further assistance, call (650) 588-1600 or  email shuttles@commute.org.

Most Commute.org shuttle schedules have been updated, primarily to reflect service changes on Caltrain timetables that took effect on April 10th.  In addition, the Oyster Point BART shuttle in South San Francisco has been extended an hour to affect a minor route change adjacent to Veterans Blvd.   In San Mateo, a stop at 400/450 Concar was added to the Norfolk Area Caltrain shuttle route to serve commuters in the new complex of offices, retail and rental housing.

Scoop's Ridesharing App Opens in South San Francisco

In partnership with Scoop Technologies, the City of South San Francisco is offering special carpooling discounts to those who work or reside in the city. For a limited time, riders will get discounts and drivers will get bonuses.

New users can log in the promo code: COMMUTENEWS05 for $5 in free commuting. Over 70,000 commuters already use the Scoop app to get in the carpool lane, share rides with co-workers and neighbors, and meet new friends too. Learn more here , or visit www.takescoop.com.

Important Dates: Mark Your Calendar!

May 11, 2017  Bike to Work Day May 14, 2017  last day to log in your BIKE trip on my.commute.org for a chance to win a Bicycle Commuter Pack (valued at $230 which includes a Rickshaw commuter bag, bicycle Ulock and more!)   May 31, 2017  last day to register at my.commute.org to qualify for the 2017 Commuter Challenge's final weekly drawing and selection of grand prize winners  June 4, 2017  last day to log in trips at my.commute.org to qualify for the 2017 Commuter Challenge grand prize drawings

Working Together to Improve Our San Mateo County Commute