WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS ARE GOOD FOR BUSINESS
Pierce Transit works with employers to develop transportation programs that help employees improve their commutes. We provide one-on-one assistance in setting up ORCA Business accounts to subsidize transit passes, forming vanpools and vanshares, educating employees and managers through on-site meetings and providing incentives to encourage smart commutes. We work with businesses of all sizes. For information about setting up a workplace transportation program, call us at 253.983.3792 or CommuteSolutions@PierceTransit.org.
We offer a variety of free services designed to support a transportation program that's just right for your business and employees.
Program Materials
The following materials are available at no cost to businesses in Pierce County:
- Brochures and Posters; Vanpool, RideshareOnline.com and more
- Pierce Transit and Sound Transit brochures
Presentations and Education
Pierce Transit's staff is happy to present to employees, managers, and other interested parties on topics such as the benefits of commute options, how to overcome transportation barriers, and the value of ORCA (One Regional Card for All) Business Accounts.
Transportation Fairs and Events
Pierce Transit's staff is available to attend transportation fairs and other special events. We will assist with forming vanpools, share transit information and connect employees with transportation resources.
We will also meet with employees in a round-table environment to educate and inform them on commute options.
Congratulations to Tacoma Trophy for having the highest average ridership per employee in 2021.
“I, personally, rely on transit to get to meetings, events and activities outside of our store. Over the years, I noticed that many of our employees took the bus, at least occasionally. When I learned of the opportunity to provide the regional ORCA passes to our employees, I immediately recognized the economic value it presented. The ORCA pass not only provides an easy and convenient way for our employees to get to and from work, but some of our employees also make the most of the benefit on their days off by taking the Sounder to Seattle, connecting to light rail and Metro routes and then returning home to Pierce County, easily and efficiently.”-Judi B
Congratulations to Bates Technical College for having the highest average ridership per student in 2021, for higher education organizations.
"At Bates we transform lives, giving students the opportunity to become the best version of themselves. With economic inflation, many of our students became transportation insecure. Our student government wanted to remove that barrier, creating more equitable access to our three campuses and the opportunities Bates offers. Partnering with ORCA was the most logical choice, and our students have been happy."
-Juliette K
Congratulations to Vadis for having the highest average ridership per client in 2021.
"I know how important it is for our clients to be able to benefit from this. "
-Kathy H
Congratulations to Summit Public Schools for having the highest average ridership per student in 2021, for primary and secondary education organizations.
"We provide ORCA cards to our students because we are committed to ensuring every student has a safe, reliable way to get to an from school. "
-Stefan S