Who We Are

An initiative of enterpriseSeattle, Commuter Challenge is a non-profit organization that has been fostering public/private partnerships to find solutions to our region's transportation issues for over 18 years.

Our Mission

Commuter Challenge works to improve regional mobility and protect and sustain the environment in the Puget Sound region.

We do this by:
Collaborating with public agencies to provide information and technical assistance, and incentives to employers and employees to help reduce the number of vehicles on the road;

Working with public and private entities to develop and implement innovative programs to encourage changes in individual behavior; and

Proposing and supporting policies that offer real solutions to transportation problems and environmental issues.

Our Activities

Employer Recognition. The Commuter Challenge Diamond Awards continues a tradition of showcasing effective employee transportation programs in King County. Criteria pays close attention to those worksites that have either made progress toward or met state-mandated Commute Trip Reduction goals and have innovative transportation programs. Commuter Challenge will continue to recognize smaller organizations not affected by the Commute Trip Reduction Law that deserve recognition for their voluntary employee transportation programs.

Telework and Flexible Schedules. Many employers find telework, compressed workweeks and flextime are valuable tools to help recruit and retain top-notch employees, increase productivity, extend customer service hours, boost employee morale, reduce the need for office space and parking, and improve emergency preparedness. Free consultations are available from Commuter Challenge by contacting Steve Gerritson at 206-389-8656. Case studies, marketing materials, online tools and workshop information is available.

Policy Shaping Opportunities. King County employers are kept informed of opportunities to speak up on proposed policies and legislation at local, state and national levels that will aid their efforts to reduce commute trips.

Workshops/Forums/Committees. Commuter Challenge and enterpriseSeattle invite business representatives to participate in various transportation workshops, forums, and committees to address the congestion issues in our region.