TRANSPORTATION
Transportation accounts for approximately 25% of the worlds energy demand. About 30% of US green house gas emissions come from transportation.
The energy required to get staff to and from work can easily exceed the energy used at an office on a daily basis. While we don't have very many public transportation options in North Eastern Pennsylvania (yet!), we can begin to reduce energy use in this sector by encouraging employees to find alternative means to driving. Offering incentives to bike, walk or carpool to work are great ways to reduce this impact.
The energy required to get staff to and from work can easily exceed the energy used at an office on a daily basis. While we don't have very many public transportation options in North Eastern Pennsylvania (yet!), we can begin to reduce energy use in this sector by encouraging employees to find alternative means to driving. Offering incentives to bike, walk or carpool to work are great ways to reduce this impact.
Develop a Commuter Survey
A commuter survey administered to all staff and personnel at your business is a simple and easy way to determine how much energy your staff is using to get to a from work. Using the collected information, you can assess your energy use and begin to develop approaches to limiting this consumption.
You can create your own, or use this simple survey: WBC COMMUTER SURVEY
You can create your own, or use this simple survey: WBC COMMUTER SURVEY
Sign up to Carpool on E-Ride Share
For anyone who commutes daily, here is a place to add your ride offerings and ride needs. Carpooling can cut fuel expenses in half (often even more!), decrease wear-and-tear on cars, and makes traveling in work or school or church more enjoyable!
WBC! encourages businesses to offer incentives to employees for carpooling! SIGN UP & LEARN MORE
WBC! encourages businesses to offer incentives to employees for carpooling! SIGN UP & LEARN MORE
PA Commutes
PACommutes is a fun, interactive website that can help you find more information on all the forms of alternative transportation available in PA. Learn how to start a carpool system or calculate how much you are spending on your monthly and yearly commute. LEARN MORE
EPA's Green Vehicle Guide
Use this guide to choose the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs. Low emissions and good fuel economy are both important for the environment and can save you and your employees money. LEARN MORE
Pennsylvania Public Transportation Association
PPTA is dedicated to advocating and strengthening the role of public transportation and improving the quality of life for all Pennsylvania citizens. LEARN MORE
PA Bike Routes
Did you know that PA Department of Transportation advertises 9 bicycle tours and one of them, "Route Y" runs right through Wayne County and Honesdale? LEARN MORE
Find our your Walkability Score
Discover how walkable your location is by using Walk Score. Encouraging employees and customers to walk around town encourages environmental stewardship and local shopping while giving us the chance to promote our area! LEARN MORE
