Guidebook to Implementing an Employer-based Commute Options Program

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Intended Audience

Employers interested in developing and implementing sustainable travel options for employees.

Massachusetts Department of Transport

2019

“An employer-based commute options program describes a voluntary program aimed at improving employees’ commutes while saving money, improving employee satisfaction, recruitment and retention, and reducing environmental impact.

Programs often include a variety of commute options strategies that are tailored towards each organization. Examples include infrastructure that enables an active commute, such as bike racks, and benefits that reduce employee commute expenses.

This guidebook was created to assist employers of all sizes and across Massachusetts to develop and implement commute options programs that address the needs of their employees and make business sense.”

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The resource can help support a number of SDG targets around sustainable travel, including:

SDG 11.2 (support sustainable travel), 3.4 (mental health and wellbeing), 9.1 (develop infrastructure that supports sustainable development), 12.6 (adopt sustainable practices), 12.7 (sustainable procurement), 13.3 (improving individual and institutional capacity for climate action) and 16.B (promote laws and policies for sustainable development. Many of the actions could also support sustainable transport by the public, supporting SDG 11.7 (safe and welcoming green and public places).

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SDG 9.1: Develop Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructures
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SDG 11.7: Provide Access to Safe and Inclusive Green and Public Spaces
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SDG 12.7: Promote Sustainable Public Procurement Practices
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