Jason Kennedy, Human
Resources
DENR has joined the Best Workplace for Commuters Program, a
new public-private sector voluntary program advocating employee
commuter benefits. This program will offer innovative solutions to
commuting challenges faced by employers and employees. Established
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department
of Transportation, this program publicly recognizes employers whose
commuter benefits reach a national standard of
excellence.
Providing commuter benefits helps employers
address limited or expensive parking, reduce traffic congestion,
improve employee recruiting and retention, and minimize the
environmental impacts associated with drive-alone commuting.
Participating companies earn the designation "Best Workplace for
Commuters" -a mark of excellence for environmentally and
employee-friendly organizations.
Over the next 18 months, DENR will establish various
strategies intended to encourage the use of alternatives to driving
alone. North Carolina is especially interested in this initiative
because of the Ambient Air Quality Improvement Act of 1999, Senate
Bill 953, which addresses growing concerns over ground level ozone
pollution from motor vehicles and the need to address the increasing
vehicle miles traveled and nitrogen oxide (NOx)
emissions.
By becoming involved with the Best Workplace for Commuters
Program we can do our part to reduce the air pollution of 30 million
commuters, cut the number of commuting related trips, and reduce the
number of commuting-related miles driven on a yearly basis. We
encourage everyone to consider alternate modes of commuting as DENR
begins the journey to become one of the best workplaces for
commuters.
For more information contact Jason Kennedy, DENR-HR at jason.kennedy@ncmail.net
or (919) 733-0714.
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