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Want to Help Shape the Future of the CommuteInfo program? Here is your chance!
CommuteInfo is a program of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission operated in partnership with transportation management associations, transportation providers, businesses and non-profit service organizations throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania. Much of the program planning is done through a set of committees which help support the work of the CommuteInfo program staff. We currently have 3 opportunities for commuters who are interested in learning more about the “behind the scenes” work, getting involved and helping shape the future of the program:
If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering for one of these opportunities, please contact Lisa Kay Schweyer, CommuteInfo Program Developer at LKSchweyer@spcregion.org or call 412-391-5590 x375.
CommuteInfo at the Norwin Library on Saturday March 19 Wish you had some extra time to finally finish or maybe start the latest best seller? The Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission’s CommuteInfo program and the Norwin Public Library would like to help local residents do just that….by helping them find an alterative to driving alone to work, which will give them the time to check out resources and books at the Norwin Library. This cooperative program will be held from 10 – Noon on Saturday, March 19th at the Norwin Library. One of the CommuteInfo vanpool vehicles will be on-site for visitors to “tour”. The library will also have staff available to discuss the services they provide and the new Learning Express Library. Representatives from Westmoreland Transit will also be on site to answer specific questions about local, as well as commuter, bus service. This is the first program of its kind…if successful, maybe you will see us later this year at a library near you!!
Vanpool Groups Looking for Riders Ever considered joining a vanpool? Several of our groups have open seats available. Try it one day for free! Then you can join on either a full-time or part-time basis. Learn more about our vanpool program on our website . Our featured vanpool groups currently looking for riders include: Origination: Weirton, WV Origination: Irwin Origination: Monroeville Origination: Latrobe Origination: Apollo Origination: Steubenville, OH/ Weirton, WV Origination: Weirton, WV Origination: Leechburg Origination: Steubenville, OH/ Weirton, WV Origination: Cranberry Twp. To view a map of all vanpool groups, click here (PDF file). If you have any questions or are interested in joining one of these groups, please contact Meg Kessler, CommuteInfo Ridesharing Coordinator at MKessler@spcregion.org or call 412-391-5590 x337.
Your Commute Take You Through the Airport Corridor? One of the CommuteInfo program partners, The Airport Corridor Transportation Association, provides free email alerts – including traffic, construction and transit updates. To sign up to receive these free updates just send an email to: showman@acta-pgh.org.
Did You Know? Port Authority of Allegheny County Provides Updates on Fare Changes Port Authority’s timetable for the validity of fare instruments prior to the scheduled implementation of a fare increase on March 1, 2005 is as follows:
Employees and employers are reminded that the new year is a great time to consider participating in Port Authority’s EZ Gold program. Under this program, which now includes 182 employers and almost 5,900 employees, employees have the cost of a monthly pass deducted from their wages before taxes. This results in annual savings of $290 for Zone 1 customers purchasing annual passes, and employers save on FICA and unemployment taxes. Those wishing more information on the Port Authority EZ Gold program are asked to call (412) 566-5312 for more information.
Meet CommuteInfo Representatives at one of these Upcoming Events . . . Thursday, February 24 – Job Club in Greensburg
With approximately 60% of the Southwestern Pennsylvania region's 1.5 million workers traveling outside of their resident municipality to work each day, commuting options are clearly an integral part of life for the region’s employers and workers. CommuteInfo is a program of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), operated in partnership with transportation management associations, transportation providers, businesses and non-profit service organizations throughout Southwestern PA. Through the strong network of partnerships, the CommuteInfo program offers a wide range of ride-sharing services to employers and commuters within the region, including a toll free phone number for information requests and referrals, vanpool/carpool rider matching, transit/biking/walking resources as well as park and ride lot information. CommuteInfo serves commuters and employers in 10 counties, including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland. You have received this message because you have signed up for the e-newsletter on the CommuteInfo website. If you have received this in error or no longer wish to receive messages from CommuteInfo, please reply to this message with your unsubscribe request. Thanks again for your interest in commuting alternatives and CommuteInfo…a better way to work.
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