2. New Yorkers have the longest commute times in U.S.
Set the scene – identify the problem. The problem is that 80% of Long Islanders drive to work alone which contributes to (next slide): increased congestion, high commuting costs, poor air quality.

3. 32% of New Yorkers drive alone to work,
adding to already congested roads
Almost 40% of on-road vehicle emissions
come from passenger cars
Set the scene – identify the problem. The problem is that 32% of NYers drive to work alone which contributes to (next slide): increased congestion, high commuting costs, poor air quality. The number might seem low but when you take the taxi cabs and delivery drivers into account, it adds up very fast. For example: Yellow taxis (alone, not including black cabs or ubers) drive 600,000 passengers each day.
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Air quality source -
New York City received a “D” for Ozone air quality, according to the American Lung Association’s 2015 State of the Air report

4. OUR MISSION
Improve mobility, reduce traffic, manage congestion, and improve air quality by offering employers and individuals alternatives to driving alone.
Over 20 years experience helping employers and their employees.
Provide personalized services and grants that help businesses initiate Commuter Benefit Programs.
Programs offered in Long Island, Hudson Valley and New York City metro area.
Part of the 511NY Traffic, Travel and Transit system.
Sponsored by the New York State Department of Transportation.

5. HOW DO WE ACHIEVE THIS?
Over 20 years experience helping employers and their employees.
Provide personalized services and grants that help businesses initiate Commuter Benefit Programs.
Programs offered in Long Island, Hudson Valley and New York City metro area.
Part of the 511NY Traffic, Travel and Transit system.
Sponsored by the New York State Department of Transportation.

6. Reduces Congestion, Lowers Emissions, Improves Air Quality
Ridesharing is a sort of catch-all term for carpooling/vanpooling and taking public transit because you essentially are all sharing rides on the bus and train. By increasing occupancy in each vehicle, we are able to reduce congestion, lower emissions and clean the air. We make it easy for companies to get their employees to rideshare.
RIDESHARING
Reduces Congestion, Lowers Emissions, Improves Air Quality

7. RIDESHARING = Financial Savings
What kind of impact does this have on YOUR business? Ridesharing can yield financial savings for employers AND employees. When employees carpool, they saving on gas/maintenance costs. When employees take transit, they are eligible for commuter benefits and when employers offer commuter benefits to their employees, they are able to cut down on payroll related taxes.
We all know traffic can make any sane person crazy. When congestion goes down, so do stress levels. You’ll have healthier employees (we know how expensive sick employees can cost companies) and they’ll be more likely to be on time, and can possibly even get more work done during their commutes!
Lastly, when you make your office/worksite more accessible through providing commuter benefits or through increased carpool opportunities, you become an attractive workplace for employees which increases your recruiting and employee retention rates.
REDUCED CONGESTION = Healthy and Productive Employees
IMPROVED ACCESS = Employee Recruitment & Retention

8. NYC IS MULTI-MODAL: TRAIN – FERRY – BUS – BIKE
In 2015, New York City was voted the best city for public transportation. With the subway, rail, buses, ferries and bike share there are many options for people commuting in and around NYC.
56% of population doesn’t own cars
Average commute time is longest in nation.

9. WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?
Over 20 years experience helping employers and their employees.
Provide personalized services and grants that help businesses initiate Commuter Benefit Programs.
Programs offered in Long Island, Hudson Valley and New York City metro area.
Part of the 511NY Traffic, Travel and Transit system.
Sponsored by the New York State Department of Transportation.

10. RIDESHARE PORTAL We build and maintain a “skinned” rideshare portal
Provide information about employer portals.
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

11. COMMUTER BENEFITS PROGRAM
We develop a custom program based on your organization’s needs
Evaluate commuting needs of employees
Develop your program based on your unique needs
Identify a “champion” to help maintain the program
Implement program and hand off to champion
Survey your employees to gauge program success
Promote your program to increase employee awareness
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

12. TELEWORKING
We provide resources and assistance in implementing telework programs
Evaluate commuting needs of employees
Develop your program based on your unique needs
Identify a “champion” to help maintain the program
Implement program and hand off to champion
Survey your employees to gauge program success
Promote your program to increase employee awareness
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

13. COMMUTER CHALLENGE
We motivate employees to switch to sustainable commute modes
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

14. VANPOOL SUPPORT We help initiate and set up company-run vanpools
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

15. ON-SITE SUPPORT We work directly with your employees on-site
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

16. RIDEMATCHING
We make it easy for your employees to find carpool partners
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

17. PARK & RIDE
We provide a complete database of Park & Ride lots in NYC’s outer boroughs
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

18. GUARANTEED RIDE PROGRAM
We help employees get home in the event of an emergency
WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

19. 511NY Rideshare Partners

20. “ “ ” ” “ ” PARTNER TESTIMONIALS
Horizon Wellness Group teamed up with 511NY Rideshare because we recognized the value of offering transportation/commute services at the many fairs we organize and hold in the New York-Metro region. Providing an exhibitor with tremendous local knowledge of the complex transportation system to educate and encourage our clients’ employees sets Horizon Wellness Group apart from our competitors.
– Margaret McDermott, Executive Director, Horizon Wellness Group
Working with 511NY Rideshare has allowed our organization to provide associates with a sustainable, efficient, and resilient means of commuting. We are committed to reducing the amount of pollution within the communities surrounding our hospitals and 511NY Rideshare is helping Montefiore achieve that goal.”
- Jeff Hogan, Montefiore Medical Center ” ” “
511NY Rideshare is a valuable partner in the Port
Authority’s efforts to promote mobility within the organization and in our commitment to sustainability. We are most appreciative of our partnership and look forward to collaborating for many years to come.
-Christopher Zeppie, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey ”

21. NEW YORK CITY EMPLOYERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Over 20 years experience helping employers and their employees.
Provide personalized services and grants that help businesses initiate Commuter Benefit Programs.
Programs offered in Long Island, Hudson Valley and New York City metro area.
Part of the 511NY Traffic, Travel and Transit system.
Sponsored by the New York State Department of Transportation.

22. 600+ active employers in NYC 27,000+ NYC commuters assisted in 2014
We work with hundreds of employers on in NYC, and help thousands of their employees. As a result we’ve helped employees save millions of dollars.

23. 17,247,127 miles of vehicle travel reduced
126,454 single occupancy vehicle trips reduced
1,092 tons of greenhouse gases saved
We work with hundreds of employers in NYC, and help thousands of their employees. As a result we’ve helped employees save millions of dollars.