Ideas For Business (NAPS)—As gas prices con- tinue to climb, commuters are looking for more affordable options for getting to work. According to the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), some employees are get- ting a helping hand throughtransit and vanpool programs supported by their employers. To help build a simple, costeffective transportation program that’s good for their employees and their businesses, companies can use the Transportation to Work Toolkit for the Business yay, Happier commuters make happier employees, some businesses are discovering. Community, an online resource from CTAA. The Toolkit provides information on topics such as tax incentives, ridesharing, green transportation and supporting employees with specialized transit needs. Says Janet Kavinoky, Executive Director of Transportation & Infrastructure at the U.S. Cham- ber of Commerce, “Businesses large and small know that their employees are most productive when they have safe, reliable and convenient transportation options. By taking advantage of this toolkit, employers are not only helping their workers, but also their own bottom lines.” For more information, visit www.ctaa.org/transportation_to_ work.
