Pierce Transit Recognized as a 2022 Best Commuter Business

February 21, 2023

Pierce County’s Commute Trip Reduction program, Pierce Trips, recently announced Pierce Transit one of the county's Best Commuter Businesses of 2022. This designation recognizes Pierce Transit’s commitment to reducing car congestion, fuel consumption and air and water pollution in our region. This was accomplished through providing commuter benefits to employees, engaging with employees to promote sustainable transportation options, and successfully reducing the number of employees driving to work alone.

Pierce Transit is one of 25 employers across Pierce County to receive this award in 2022, and one of only three organizations achieving Gold status. Because it is a public transportation agency, Pierce Transit holds the unique position in Pierce County as a large employer offering smart commute options to its employees, and at the same time, to the employees of local and regional businesses.

Said Pierce Transit CEO Mike Griffus, “I am extremely proud of Pierce Transit employees for walking the talk with commute trip reduction. Their efforts to reduce single car trips earned us the Gold Award as one of the best commuter busi-ness programs in the county. Together we have reduced emissions, eased congestion and are doing our part to make sustainable transportation options a way of life."

Pierce Transit has been serving the people of Pierce County with local transit services since 1980. In 2022, Pierce Transit provided about 5.5 million rides to people who used the service for everything from getting to jobs and school, to accessing health care. The agency has nearly 1,000 employees and is headquartered in Lakewood. Eight-five percent of the agency’s employees are directly related to service on the street, including bus operators, Maintenance staff, public safety and service support positions. Just 15 percent of employees serve in administrative roles, such as finance, service planning, human resources, and marketing.

Pierce Trips works with local jurisdictions, employers, and schools to develop transportation solutions through programming and marketing strategies. The Best Commuter Business leadership program recognizes employers’ efforts toward reducing drive-alone rates and provides employers with a roadmap to improving their commuter benefits. Strong commuter benefits attract and retain top talent, reduce employee parking demand, and demonstrate environmental responsibility. Supporting sustainable transportation options also assists with employers’ equity efforts and aids the local economy.

To learn more about the Pierce Trips Best Commuter Business program, visit www.PierceTrips.com/BCB. Partnering with Pierce Trips is a free service to employers. For information on services provided by Pierce Transit, visit www.PierceTransit.org.

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You don't need to type in the directional designations for streets, but if a direction name is part of a street name, you should include it. (Example: type 1000 Main instead of 1000 S Main. But type 1000 West Viewmont for 1000 West Viewmont Way W.)
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You don't need to type in the city. The Trip Planner shows the possible city names as options if needed. City names are based on zip codes.
You don't need to type in St., Street, Ave., or Avenue, or similar street types. The Trip Planner shows the possible alternatives as options if needed. (Example: type Conifer & Jones instead of Conifer Circle & Jones Boulevard.)
You don't need to type in the directional designations for streets, but if a direction name is part of a street name, you should include it. (Example: type 3rd & Main instead of 3rd S & S Main. But type 34th & West Viewmont for 34th W & West Viewmont Way W.)
Some streets are unknown to the Trip Planner. You may need to enter another nearby intersection or a landmark.

Landmarks

Government Sites: Pierce County Health Dept, Pierce Co Sheriffs Office, Tacoma City Hall

Major Commercial Sites: Tacoma Mall, Sheraton Hotel

Transportation Facilities: Sea-Tac Airport, Greyhound Bus Depot

Schools & Colleges: Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma Community College

Sports & Leisure: Cheney Stadium, Pt Defiance Zoo

Medical Facilities: Group Health, Tacoma General Hospital