FW: Best Workplaces for Commuters' Spotlight Series - Google

[Schiller, Barry]

FYI if anyone is intersted in following up, I got as I was once involved with the earlier EPA version of this program (which is referenced in the State Guide Plan!)
Barry

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From: Best Workplaces for Commuters [usf_...@rnmk.com]
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 4:48 PM
To: Schiller, Barry
Subject: Best Workplaces for Commuters' Spotlight Series - Google

Dear Barry,

Because of past affiliation with Best Workplaces for Commuters, we invite you to attend our first Best Workplaces for Commuters' (BWC) Spotlight Series. This online web conference will feature Google.

While workplaces that have joined or renewed in 2009 are able to attend all our web conferences for free, our records show that has not yet submitted an updated application in 2009. Therefore, if you wish to attend, the cost for this web conference will be $115. Of course, you can use this opportunity to update your membership application by completing the form at

http://www.bestworkplaces.org/pdf/application.pdf<http://usf-cutr.custhelp.com/rd?1=AvUG~wq7Dv8SiXn7Gswe~yL~Jvkq~zX~qf6ijDr~&2=24>

If you continue to meet the National Standard of Excellence and submit your annual membership fee, you can receive this web conference and all future webconferences through 2010 for free!

The web conference Nov 19, 2009 from 4:00 PM to 5:15 (EST) | 3:00 to 4:15 PM (CST) | 2:00 to 3:15 PM (MST) | 1:00 to 2:15 PM (PST). The members' registration link is shown below.

The web conference will be recorded and available for on-demand playback for BWC members only.

This first BWC Spotlight web conference features Google's transportation program for its employees.

OVERVIEW
Google's Transportation program was established in 2004 and includes numerous programs and incentives designed to encourage alternative commute transportation modes. Google's key program elements include free commute shuttles, community bicycles, self powered commuting incentives, vanpools, carpools and carsharing. Join us to hear about their innovative programs.

* Google's Shuttle (GBus) carries over 1,500 unique riders per day and saves approximately 3.9 million pounds of carbon dioxide per year.
* Google has its own carsharing program.
* Self Powered Commuters travel to and from work on bikes, rollerblades and on foot.
* Carpooling and vanpooling is encouraged.
* Community Bikes are available to all employees to travel around campus.
* Visitor bikes are loaned to provide for short-term use.
* Numerous showers and bicycle storage facilities (Lockers, Racks, and Indoor storage) are provided on campus.
* GRide offers scheduled service for movement around the Mountain View campus.
* Guaranteed Ride Home is available for emergencies.
* Tax savings through an employee benefit plan.
* The Hub is designed as a fun and functional space while waiting for GBus.
* And more. . . .

Speakers:

Kevin Mathy, Transportation Manager, Google, Inc.
Kevin Mathy has been in transportation for nearly 30 years, developing, implementing and managing transportation programs. Since June of 2007 he has held the position of Transportation Manager for Google Inc. In addition to being responsible for Google's Mountain View programs, Kevin is also responsible for managing Google's Global alternative transportation programs.

Brendon Harrington, Transportation Programs Manager, Google, Inc.
Brendon Harrington is the Transportation Programs Manager for Google, providing day to day management of numerous transportation programs designed to encourage alternative commute transportation modes, including Google's extensive shuttle and bicycle operations.

Moderated by Julie Bond, Program Manager, Best Workplaces for Commuters

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Please click the link below register by November 15 to receive your personalized connection information via email:

http://tinyurl.com/bwcspotlightguest<http://usf-cutr.custhelp.com/rd?1=AvUG~wq7Dv8SiXn7Gswe~yL~Jvkq~zX~qf6ijDr~&2=71>

(Please note the online registration will be down on November 11 for maintenance.)

Sincerely,

Your BWC Team

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Best Workplaces for Commuters
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