Employers
Employers can have a lot of influence on employee commute habits. Let SKC Trips help you implement innovative ideas to promote sustainable transportation options!
Grants
Funding is available to help employers in South King County improve their employee transportation programs. The grant process is competitive, and projects will be selected based on their ability to aid in the reduction of air pollution, traffic congestion, and fuel consumption by encouraging active transportation, telework, or transit use.
Bike Racks
Amenities such as bike racks, lockers, or repair stations
Transportation Information Center
Notices, maps, brochures, and/or a transportation information screen with real-time transit arrivals
Signage
Wayfinding signage or art to help pedestrians and bicyclists navigate your site and connect to trails or walkways
Carpool Parking
Reserved priority parking for carpools or vanpools to encourage ridesharing
Free Consultation
We provide free consultation and assistance to employers to encourage employees to try a sustainable commute (e.g., carpool, vanpool, bus, train, bike, walk, telework). We can help your company provide commute benefits to your employees! Contact us at skctransportationoptions@tukwilawa.gov.
Worksite Transportation Assessment
Site visit to assess opportunities to improve commuter facilities and develop a transportation program at your worksite
Onboarding Materials
Commute information to include in the onboarding of new employees
Transportation Subsidy Programs
Support in choosing the right ORCA pass program. Provide a coveted benefit to your employees!
Education
& Training
Educate and inform employees of their commute options. Promote transportation options at employee wellness or benefits events
Outreach
Provide transportation options training, trip planning assistance, presentation, or resource table at company events, meetings, or orientations
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Help employees save on their commuting costs. In addition to saving employees hundreds of dollars, employers can also save as much as 9% on payroll taxes.
