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3.8.2010
2.12.2010
King County Metro Transit continues to move to eliminate the Commuter Bonus Voucher
Seven Western Washington public transportation agencies collaborate to produce a regional fare system, ORCA.
1.26.2010
Commuter Check Donates to the Perkins School for the Blind
Commuter Check decided to donate 25% of our fees on any first time orders in the month of December ‘09 to the Perkins School for the Blind.
1.26.2010
MassRIDES: Alleviating Congestion and Improving Air Quality in Massachusetts
The news media regularly reports on the serious health problems associated with poor air quality and about the hours that we waste in traffic. In the United States, drivers spend an average of 36 hours sitting in traffic , costing an average of $760 per person annually . On-road vehicles are responsible for 44% of all CO2 emissions in the US, one-third of all NOx emissions and one-quarter of all VOC emissions.
1.5.2010
Accor Services Announces the Availability of the Commuter Check Card Prepaid MasterCard®
Commuter benefits leader delivers new prepaid commuter benefit cards for public transit and parking.
10.28.2009
10.12.2009
Announcing the Commuter Check Welcome Kit Promotion!
Have you begun using the new Commuter Check Welcome Kit yet? If so, tell us how and we will give you a free $25 Commuter Check Card to use anyway you want. The first 50 respondents will receive a free $25 Commuter Check Card just for telling us how you are using the Welcome Kit!
9.22.2009
Vanpooling: A Great Way to Help the Environment
For decades, companies have searched for ways to reduce pollution, conserve energy and properly dispose of waste in an effort to help protect the environment. Instead of simply dumping industrial waste into a nearby body of water, they have looked for alternative methods of waste disposal to prevent harmful chemicals from getting into the water supply.
9.22.2009
How would people spend their extra time if their commutes could be reduced?
The second annual IBM Commuter Pain survey was released this month detailing the impacts the recession has on urban motorists. The American commuter is now looking at re-evaluating the time spent getting to and from work. Here are some interesting facts from the IBM Commuter Pain survey.
9.22.2009
New York launches 511NY.org
If you’re in motion, you’re connected to the New York State Department of Transportation. To get you on your way, safely and efficiently, the department has launched 511 New York – a free, one-stop, all-encompassing telephone and Web service offering authoritative information on transportation services and conditions throughout New York State. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
9.22.2009
Accor Enhances Commitment to the Commutity with Perkins School
Twice a year the members of the Accor Services USA sales team gather to discuss strategy, sales goals and achievements; however, this year was different. Accor Services USA decided to embark on a new commitment to giving back to the local community by volunteering.
7.23.2009
2009 Urban Mobility Report Shows Public Transit Saved 646 Million Hours in Travel Delay
The 2009 Urban Mobility Report states that public transportation saved 646 million hours in travel time and 398 million gallons of fuel.
7.23.2009
Bike to Work Save Money, Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, Lose Weight
Each year more and more Americans are learning what the Europeans have known for years, cycling to work can be fun, save you money, great for your physical health, and also reduce one’s carbon footprint.
5.12.2009
How much will a ton of carbon (CO2) cost your company in 2015?
A recent review of the Waxman-Markey energy and climate bill, also known as the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the cost of Carbon will be $13 - $17 per ton in 2015.
5.12.2009
May is National Bike to Work Month
For the last 50 years the League of American Cyclists has been celebrating National Bike Month.
5.12.2009
Using Public Transit Can Save Thousands
Residents of the Boston, New York City and San Francisco metropolitan areas rank tops in savings when riding public transportation and living with one less car in a household.
3.27.2009
Commuter Check Partners with Clean Air NY to Improve Air Quality
A natural partnership for the environment has evolved over the past several months between Commuter Check and Clean Air NY with a common goal of improving air quality.
3.20.2009
Accor Services USA Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
Company demonstrates commitment to customer satisfaction
2.17.2009
Commuter Check Applauds Transit Benefit Cap Increase
Commuter Check applauds President Obama and Congress’ on increasing the monthly cap of the transit/vanpool portion of the transportation fringe benefit to $230.
1.28.2009
Transportation fringe benefit to $230 a month
Accor Services Supports Senate Finance Committee Action to Increase Transit Benefit Cap.