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Category: Ridesharing Korry
Electronics,
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Ridesharing key in
Korry's transportation program
Korry Electronics is an industry leader in
providing luminescent electronic indicator switches to
the aviation community. Korry occupies a modern 200,000
square-foot manufacturing and engineering facility in
Seattle, in an area not well served by public
transportation. The location creates the need for an
employee transportation plan that provides extensive
options.
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Jan. 18, 2001 Awards
Ceremony Julie Crosby and Erin Kittleman accept a Diamond Award for Korry Electronics. |
Korry Electronics has been honing its successful commute reduction program since 1996, and for the second time earns a Diamond Award for excellence in promoting ridesharing within the company. Out of the approximately 500 people that Korry employs, 75 vanpool, and 66 carpool to work each day, representing more than 43% of the employee population. Parking availability is tight, and rideshare vehicles are assigned parking spaces before single occupancy vehicles. Any employee who vanpools or carpools with at least one other Korry employee on a regular basis receives Commuter Bonus Bucks which can be used for the purchase of goods and services at seven participating companies, including Union 76, REI, YMCA, etc. Also, as part of Metro's FlexPass program, all Korry personnel have the availability of a free taxi ride home in case of emergency or illness.
CTR plan covers all
bases
All Korry employees receive 100% subsidized FlexPasses,
Washington State ferry subsidization up to $1,000 per
year, and completely free vanpool fares. Employees living
in neighboring counties receive a $1,000 subsidy toward a
pass on Kitsap and Community transit systems. Depending
on their position and work requirements, employees may
also be provided the opportunity to work compressed
workweeks consisting of three 12-hour shifts, nine work
days totaling 80 hours, or four 10-hour shifts. All Korry
employees, even temporary workers, are encouraged to take
advantage of the transportation benefits.
Korry is an example of how extensive employee transportation packages not only benefit employees, but also employers. “The program has helped recruit and retain good employees,” Transportation Coordinator Julie Crosby said. “They have remarked that the CTR benefits are among the best we offer.”
Korry also is aware of the increased demand for CTR programs in the near future. Management is considering Sounder Commuter Rail subsidies; as well as possibly orienting the Commuter Bonus Bucks toward larger carpool groups of four to five riders.
Korry Electronics has long provided leading technology to the military and aviation industry. Now 63 years after its foundation the company is recognized with a Diamond Award for providing a well-balanced program of commute options for its employees.
Commuting
program
Results 66 people carpool to work each day, 77 vanpool, a total of 43% of Korry employees |
*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.