CH2M HILL Commute Profile

Transit a key in CH2M's trip reduction
CH2M HILL is known as a worldwide global project delivery firm. With Northwest roots dating back to 1946, the company understands the importance of providing comprehensive benefits packages to its employees. CH2M HILL is awarded the Diamond Ring this year for its continued commitment to its employees and commute reduction in King County.

Jan. 18, 2001 Awards Ceremony

Todd Slind, Employee Transportation Coordinator, and Katherine Lombardo, NW Regional Manager, accept CH2M HILL's Diamond Award.

CH2M HILL is located in downtown Bellevue and has 310 commuters. The company's transit subsidies and programs have served to reduce the number of single occupancy vehicles traveling to the high rise site to 35%. Provided subsidies cover $40 per month of FlexPass costs for all employees. The FlexPass offers a guaranteed ride home program, vanpool discounts, and unlimited trips on Metro and Sound Transit systems. Employees may use the monthly $40 to subsidize vanpool costs. These subsidies also are extended to employees living in Snohomish County.

“Within a one minute walk from our office, our employees have easy access to transit service to many residential areas, downtown Seattle, and SeaTac Airport,” HR Generalist Jonda Franklin said. The office is conveniently located across the street from the Bellevue Transit Center.

The extensive CTR efforts of CH2M HILL have earned the company impressive transit ridership. At last survey, 44% of employees rode the bus to work from home or from area Park & Rides. Additionally, 11% of employees carpool, 3% vanpool, 2% walk, 1% telework, and 1% ride their bicycles on a regular basis.

“The commitment our people have shown to using alternative commute modes continues to impress me year after year,” Kathy Lombardo, Senior Vice President of the Northwest Region said. “Taking the bus and working from home support our company's greening initiative. The accessibility our employees have to quality, affordable transit service definitely contributes positively to the health of our organization.” The success of CH2M HILL's parking management program alone have resulted in annual savings of almost $73,000.

CH2M HILL is an area leader in providing extensive transportation benefits to employees. A previous Diamond Award winner in years past, the company is planning to enhance its FlexPass program to provide a monthly $65 subsidy to vanpoolers. Management anticipates an increase in the number of people working compressed workweeks and teleworking.

*Some definitions: An “ETC” is the staff-level employee transportation coordinator responsible for the daily administration of the transportation program; “PM” is the transportation program manager; and “CEO” refers to the top management-level person at the worksite. “SOV” stands for single-occupant vehicle, and “CTR” for commute trip reduction.