How employers in Washington State solved a transportation crisis (from Speed & Scale)
Summary
Washington State drastically cut vehicle miles traveled by implementing a Commuter Trip Reduction program in 1991, mandating employers to provide transit options. This policy, born from environmental concerns and crafted with employer input, led to innovative solutions like telework, vanpools, and carpooling incentives. The episode highlights the program's challenges, its expansion of public transit, and how its success offers a blueprint for other regions seeking to reduce emissions and enhance community access.Episode description
How much time do you spend commuting to and from work in your car? And do you drive alone? In the US, the transportation sector emits more carbon pollution than any other sector—but in 1991, Washington State decided to take matters into their own hands. In this episode, Ryan and Anjali talk to Brian Lagerberg, who worked on the state’s commuter trip reduction plan: a policy that required employers to provide their employees with alternative ways to get to work. Together, they unpack the factors that led to the plan’s success and discuss how other cities and states can promote the same practices that make Washington the carpool state, and the kind of model that others can follow.
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