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For information on how to join please contact us at commute@grtma.org
Why Join?
Membership makes a difference: Since 1989, the GRTMA has reduced traffic congestion and pollution on the Eastside.
Membership in the GRTMA...
- Provides a high rate of return on resources regardless of a company’s size
- Affords marketing and promotions opportunities not otherwise available
- Becomes a financial backstop to regulatory compliance
- Links the business community into a single voice to solve area transportation challenges
- Allows participation in the development of future transportation infrastructure
- Invites expert assistance to meeting business goals associated with transportation demand management
- Assures greater overall success of programs and incentives
Types of services a member can receive*...
- Commute Trip Reduction (CTR)/Transportation Management Plan (TMP)
- Survey assistance (electronic and paper)
- Plan review and report submission
- Regulatory compliance assistance and advice
- Marketing and Promotions
- On-site, staffed themed transportation event(s)
- Training of company employee transportation coordinator (ETC) for additional in-house events
- Monthly marketing calendar
- Promotion of statewide campaigns
- Promotion of city services and incentives
- Employee newsletter(s)
- ETC meetings for informational exchange and marketing materials distribution
- Electronic flyers
- Administration
- Negotiation of FlexPasses for Transit/Vanpool
- Pass distribution
- ETC services
- Reports from Employer Commuter Club Program (R-TRIP)
- Ride matching
- Transportation Demand Management
- Needs analysis to meet business goals
- Recommend program strategies and incentives
- Measure effectiveness of program
- Parking management planning
- TDM for land use development planning
- Web Resources
- Individual member Web page at GRTMA site
- Members Only section for information exchange
- CTR Calendar
- Regulation information
- Special promotions
- Self-help commute resources
- Examples of successful program design and how to monitor
- Internet ride-matching
- Road conditions updates/smog alerts
- CTR updates
- Transit schedules
- Vanpool resources
- Regional newsletter
- Grants
- Grant identification, planning and assistance
- Advocacy and Public Relations
- Transportation legislation affecting member companies
- Representation on committees, task forces and meetings with decision makers
- Input to local policies, programs and planning
- Partner with transportation providers to collectively represent member commuters for routing and service
- Gain recognition for members’ successes in the press and through award nominations
- Obtain recognition for members’ employees through the development of recognition programs
- Achieve “Best Workplaces for Commuters” recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for qualified members
*Some services not included in basic membership package.
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