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Have A Voice In Helping Shape The Future Of Our Region CommuteInfo is a program of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), operated in partnership with transportation management associations, transportation providers, businesses and non-profit service organizations throughout Southwestern PA. Achieving our region’s vision for Southwestern Pennsylvania to be recognized among the best places anywhere to live, work, play and invest depends on continuous attention to strategies that deliver progress. If you would like more information about the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission or Project Region, please visit www.spcregion.org or call 412-391-5590. You can also participate in the planning process by taking an on-line survey today to express your views.
Congress approves $286 billion highway bill WASHINGTON - Congress on Friday passed sweeping highway and mass transit legislation that will send nearly $300 billion to the states to build and fix roads, create thousands of new jobs and — lawmakers hope — save lives and cut hours wasted in traffic jams. The bill “will affect every American in some way,” said Sen. James Jeffords, I-Vt. “The impact of this bill will be felt for decades to come.” Read a PDF version of the full story from MSNBC.com here. New Vanpool Started Traveling from Pittsburgh to Wheeling After spending more than $400 per month on gas alone, Chris Zema, who lives in Pittsburgh but works in Wheeling, WV for the Global Operations Center of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP, knew there had to be a better way to get to work. After learning about the options the CommuteInfo program offers, CommuteInfo staff was brought in to meet with the employees at the law firm’s Wheeling center. Some other commuters like Chris agreed that they would prefer to save some money and decided to band together to form a vanpool. Read a PDF version of the press release here. Where’s Waldo? Where’s CommuteInfo??
Over the July 4th weekend, CommuteInfo staff joined with representatives from Westmoreland and Mid Mon Valley Transit to staff a booth at the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival. Joe Lastik, one of our volunteer vanpool drivers and his son, Jason, volunteered their time as well. The festival organizers estimate that over 100,000 people attended this year’s event. July 9th, one of CommuteInfo’s partner groups, ACTA, gave out over 200 “goodie” bags during the 911 Air Show. Stationed at the Park n Ride location, many visitors were treated to bottled water and ways to make their work commute easier. On July 20th, CommuteInfo staff turned up at the Indiana CareerLink office to offer an in-service training to their staff. The job developers and outreach specialists will be able to help us reach even more of the regional employers and commuters. July 23rd, CarFree Day was sponsored by Car Free Pittsburgh, for people to come to a family-oriented street fair, via non-car transportation, where the community can celebrate the improved local air quality from reduced emissions and traffic while obtaining information relating to healthy, environmentally-conscious lifestyles and environmental issues. CommuteInfo was there. July 28th, spoke with job seekers at the Alle-Kiski CareerLink offices. Job seekers often limit their job searches or decline opportunities if they think transportation is a problem. CommuteInfo staff helps the job seekers learn more about what options are available to them so they can accept that job offer. Employer Advisory Council Launched On June 30th the first meeting of the Employer Advisory Council was held. Representatives from 4 regional employers were on hand to help provide CommuteInfo program staff with feedback and suggestions on the program. The group decided to schedule future meetings semi-annually. If you would like to learn more about the Council or to join this group, please contact Meg Kessler via email or by calling 412-391-5590 x 337.
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PORT AUTHORITY CEO ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE If You’re Asked, Please Say “Yes” To Answering A Few Questions . . . Drivers no longer lo ..#!$.. adio reception in tunnels Hey listen, there's no static. A group of engineering students and staff at Carnegie Mellon University has fixed the daily commuter annoyance of losing radio reception while passing through the Fort Pitt and Squirrel Hill tunnels. Read a PDF version of the full story from PittsburghLive.com here.
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With approximately 60% of the Southwestern Pennsylvania region's 1.5 million workers traveling outside of their resident municipality to work each day, commuting options are clearly an integral part of life for the region’s employers and workers. CommuteInfo is a program of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), operated in partnership with transportation management associations, transportation providers, businesses and non-profit service organizations throughout Southwestern PA. Through the strong network of partnerships, the CommuteInfo program offers a wide range of ride-sharing services to employers and commuters within the region, including a toll free phone number for information requests and referrals, vanpool/carpool rider matching, transit/biking/walking resources as well as park and ride lot information. CommuteInfo serves commuters and employers in 10 counties, including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland. You have received this message because you have signed up for the e-newsletter on the CommuteInfo website. If you have received this in error or no longer wish to receive messages from CommuteInfo, please reply to this message with your unsubscribe request. Thanks again for your interest in commuting alternatives and CommuteInfo…a better way to work. |
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