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Category: Transit HNTB
Corporation,
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Transit moves trip
reduction forward at HNTB
The HNTB Corporation is a leading provider of
architecture, engineering and design services to the
world. With successful high visibility projects spanning
the globe, the company sets the standard for excellence
in the construction industry. HNTB is recognized this
year with the Diamond Award for providing its employees
transit program.
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Jan. 18, 2001 Awards
Ceremony CEO Dan Dixon and Employee Transportation Coordinator Laura Valentine accept HNTB's Diamond Award for transit. |
HNTB's Seattle area branch is located in downtown Bellevue, near the transit center. Just over the CTR-affected mark of 100 employees, the Bellevue office provides extensive commute options to its employees, emphasizing public transportation services. All employees are eligible for a monthly $65 FlexPass subsidy. The FlexPass program supplies subscribers with trips on Sound Transit and Metro and a guaranteed ride home in case of emergency or illness.
“We know the impact commuter traffic and stress can have on both the workplace and the environment,” Vice President Milton Smith said. “We strive to reduce these concerns.”
HNTB has achieved impressive results from its transit subsidy; of 128 employees at the Bellevue office, 69 ride the bus to work regularly, a total of 54%. This is an increase of 14% over last year. A decision several years ago not to relocate away from the nearby proximity of the transit center paid off for HNTB—a costly move was avoided and employees are increasingly utilizing the company's transit incentives.
Location decisions
based largely on transportation access
HNTB employs committed bus riders and has made
great efforts to keep Bellevue offices located close to
transit facilities. “Access to convenient transit is
a very strong factor in where we choose to have our
office space as our staff has made lifestyle decisions
based on the proximity of it,” Vice President of
Operations Dan Dickson said.
HNTB charges for all parking except vanpools, provides a covered bicycle rack facility, and incorporates information into its new employee orientations that encourages and promotes commute options.
The combination of close proximity to transit services, extensive transportation subsidies, and a well-rounded parking management program represent HNTB's dedication to reducing commute trips among its employees, and the overall of reduction of commuter traffic in King County.
Commuting
program
Results 69 employees take transit to work, 5 people carpool, 3 people telework and 4 employees ride bicycles to work regularly |
*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.