Commuting Opportunities
Whitworth’s Commute Trip Reduction Program (CTR) and Whitworth’s commitment to sustainability provide plenty of reasons to reconsider your daily commute to work. Whitworth’s CTR provides resources to assist you when making a choice to use a commute alternative other than driving alone to work. JoAnn Fox, employee transportation coordinator, can provide information on biking to work, bus schedules, van and car pools, and walking to work, as well as information on Whitworth’s employee loan program, which provides interest-free bicycle loans to employees who have worked at Whitworth for a minimum of one year.
Why participate?
The CTR Law was implemented by the Washington State Legislature in 1991 as part of the Clean Air Act. Although Whitworth is required by law to offer the program, employees may participate on a voluntary basis. Whitworth offers prize incentives to encourage the use of commuting alternatives. In order to participate you need to complete a commute calendar on-line.
How to participate:
It’s easier than ever to track your daily commute online. When you fill out your commute calendar online, you are automatically entered into CTR campaigns, and you are eligible to win other great prizes. E-mails are sent out at the end of each month, reminding you of the last day you can make changes to that month’s calendar.
To register, visit http://www.mycommute.org/ and create a new-user profile using the work-site pass code ALLT. Once you’re registered, you may keep track of your daily commute using the online calendar. The calendar is your entry into contests and helps the ETC to track participation.
For more information, please contact JoAnn Fox at 777.4413 or e-mail jfox@whitworth.edu, or view the Commute Trip Reduction brochure.
Tuition Remission Benefit
If you or your dependent or spouse will be attending Whitworth this year and you are eligible for tuition remission, please complete the Tuition Remission Form and return it to Human Resources by Sept. 20, 2010.
Employee Wellness Newsletter
View the September Employee Wellness Newsletter to learn six ways to get healthy, nine tips for preventing and managing stress, weight-loss nutrition myths, and household safety tips.
