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PROMOTING RIDESHARE MONTH
August 28, 2013 Webinar
Tech Tips
• To hear us, turn up speakers or headset volume. Your microphone is muted.
• Use the controls at the top right of your screen to answer polls and ask questions.
• If you can’t see the whole screen, adjust your resolution to 1024 x 786 pixels or lower.
• Webinar will be recorded & a link posted on ValleyMetro.org
Overview
• Welcome and Introductions
• News and updates
– Gilbert Seeks Community Input
– Tempe Testing Mid-size Buses
– Try Transit TC Field Trip
– Clean Air Campaign Awards Luncheon
– High Pollution Advisory Update
– Fall TRP Kit & Promotion
• Rideshare Month
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Gilbert Seeking Input
• Developing a Master Plan for Transportation
• SE Valley residents encouraged to give input
• Survey open until September 30
• Visit ValleyMetro.org for a link
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Tempe Considers New Buses
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• City of Tempe testing
new mid-size buses for
Orbit routes
• See the bus and
comment September 28,
10 a.m. – noon at Tempe
Transportation Center,
200 E. 5th Street
• Comment online at
www.Tempe.gov
“Try Transit” TC Field Trip
• Tuesday, September 24,
9 – 11:30 a.m.
• Includes instruction,
rides on bus, light rail,
PHX Sky Train
• Details and registration
in next TCA email
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Custom Try Transit Field Trips
• Similar to September 24 TC field trip
• Customized for your location and needs
• Fee: $150 - $225 plus $2 per person
• Flyer in your fall TC “kit”
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Save the Date!
Valley Metro
Champions for Clean Air 26th Annual Clean Air Campaign Awards & Luncheon
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Entry Deadlines
- Wednesday, August 28
- No entry fee!
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Master of Ceremonies
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Steve Irvin, ABC-15
Keynote Speaker
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Alec Loorz
Founder,
iMatter Youth
Movement & Kids vs.
Global Warming
Invitations have been mailed!
High Pollution Advisories
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• August 21 - Ozone
• June 7 & 28 – Ozone
• May 3 – PM-10
• April 8 – PM-10
To find HPA dates, go to ValleyMetro.org and enter HPA dates in the search field.
Fall Kit & Promotion
Your fall TC kit was mailed and
contains details about
Rideshare Month 2013
• Kit contents
• Log your commute at
ShareTheRide.com during the
fall promotion
• Sign up for the Employer
Challenge
• Win great prizes!
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Rideshare Month 2013
• Celebrated nationally to highlight alternative modes
• October 1 – 31
• Great prizes for individuals and organizations
• Get involved and make a difference!
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Kickoff Event
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• Friday, September 27
• CityScape, Patriot’s Square – 1 E. Washington St., downtown Phoenix
• 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Visit info tables to learn about modes and more from our partners
• Sign the pledge to win great prizes & get a cool t-shirt (while supplies last)
Gear up for RS month by attending our kickoff event!
Kickoff Details
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Music provided by The Sahnas Brothers
Enjoy fun times and see:
• D-Baxter, Arizona Diamondbacks
• Howler, Phoenix Coyotes
• Plus others
Free refreshments!
Sign the pledge & win great prizes from the Hotel Palomar Phoenix, Lucky Strike Bowling, Stand Up Live and Chloe’s Corner!
Public Contest
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Commit to using an alternative mode
(car/vanpool, transit, bike, walk) at least
once a week October 1 – 31 and help
reduce pollution and traffic congestion.
Log your commutes at
www.ShareTheRide.com, earn points
and enter to win great prizes!
Want a chance to win more prizes?
Sign up for the Employer Challenge!
Employer Challenge
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Held from October 6-12, 2013. Employers are asked to encourage their
employees to get involved and commit to using an alternative mode at least
once during the week.
Five size groups:
• X-Small – Under 49
• Small – 50-250
• Medium – 251-500
• Large – 501-1,500
• X-Large – 1,501+
• The more your employees participate, the better your chances to win in
your size category
• Results will be viewable at all times
• Category winners will get prizes and a special award proclaiming them
Employer Challenge Champion for their size group
The Challenge Module
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– Your company must have a custom sub-site (CSS) . Request your
www.ShareTheRide.com CSS by September 6. Contact your Commute Solutions
representative at 602.262.RIDE (7433) to learn more.
– Your employees must be registered users of ShareTheRide.com.
– The CSS tool will allow you to create your company team name for the Challenge
and view logged commute trips.
– Register your team on ShareTheRide.com by September 27. No new teams or
team members will be accepted after the final date for registration.
– Create your team & invite others to join by clicking on the My Team Status tab.
– Remind employees to track their trips each day during the Employer Challenge
week - October 6 - 12, 2013.
– At the Commuter Challenge area, click on the Team Status tab to monitor
progress.
– The deadline for registered users to log their trips to the Commute Calendar is
October 18, 2013.
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How Employers Participate
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Start here!
Create & Register Teams
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Content
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Register company here!
Check out the Toolkit for flyers and more information!
Teams are ranked according to the participation rating. The rating is the
percentage of your total team size (as reported by the transportation
coordinator) who have logged at least one commute trip. See sample below
from Chicago.
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Rankings
For Employees
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Use this page to create or register for a challenge team at your office.
You’ll also track your commute trips at this site and see how your
team is doing in the challenge standings.
How Employees Participate:
• To join the Employer Challenge, you must be a registered user of
ShareTheRide.com.
• Log in or create your account.
• Select Commuter Challenge.
• Find your employer’s team by selecting Challenge Standings.
• If you don’t see your employer listed, contact your Transportation
Coordinator or call Valley Metro Commute Solutions at 602.262.RIDE
(7433).
• Track your commute trips each day using the My Trip Tracker tab.
• See all the rules by selecting Instructions/Rules.
• Visit the www.ShareTheRide.com Commuter Challenge Team Status
tab to monitor progress.
Challenge Prizes
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• The Clarendon Hotel – One night stay in a pool suite with
cabana for 8
• Fairmont Scottsdale Princess – One night stay
• Hilton Scottsdale Resort – One night stay
• Hotel Valley Ho – One night stay
• P.F. Changs China Bistro – Two $25 gift cards
• Z Tejas Grill – Two $20 gift cards
• And more!
Employer Challenge Champion
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Win in your size category and earn a very special
Employer Challenge Champion award to display at your
worksite!
Recap
• News and updates
– Gilbert Seeks Community Input
– Tempe Testing Mid-size Buses
– “Try Transit” TC Field Trip & Custom Field Trips
– Clean Air Campaign Awards Luncheon
– High Pollution Advisory Update
– Fall TRP Kit & Promotion
• Rideshare Month 27
Upcoming Webinar
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Wednesday, September 25, 10:00 a.m.
Topic: ShareTheRide.com