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Press Release
updated 09/23/99
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5 Commuter 
Options -Smart
Moves for Business
| The Situation |
The New Jersey DOT has moved away from a
mandatory Employer Trip Reduction (ETR) program, opting
instead to work with employers under a new voluntary partnership known as Smart Moves
For Business (SMFB). While the new program does not have the burdens
of mandatory ETR (such as penalties for not participating, survey
requirements, forms to fill out, etc.), employers are not required to participate,
though there are some incentives for doing so (such as a business tax credit). |
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| The Proposal |
To demonstrate to employers that establishing
(or continuing) a commuter options program makes good business sense by benefiting from
increased employee productivity, reduced absenteeism and better morale, as well as the
more "global" benefits of reduced traffic and less pollution. |
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| The Locations |
Study Area |
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| The Actions |
Work closely with employer coordinators to
develop and implement commute choices such as rideshare matching assistance, vanpooling,
transit service promotion, employer-sponsored shuttles, compressed work schedules,
telecommuting and bicycle and walking promotion; and support strategies such as
preferential parking, guaranteed ride home, flextime, financial incentives and parking
pricing. |
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| Estimated Annual Cost ($Millions) |
$0.4 to $0.5 |
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| Overall Traffic Benefits |
High |
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| Other Impacts and Considerations |
Because employers are no longer legally
required to participate, there needs to be clear demonstration of the significant benefits
of developing a SMFB program, requiring comprehensive and on-going coordination and
guidance from the lead and support organizations. |
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| Lead (Sponsor) |
KMM |
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| Support |
NJDOT, Employers |
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| Possible Funding |
STP, TTF, CMAQ |
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| Estimated Time Frame |
Current and continuing |
(Note: some of these projects are being pursued as part of the
NJDOT’s
Route 1 (Section 7L) project)
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