Kudos

Here are just a few examples of how area employers have benefited from TRAFFIX-sponsored transportation programs:

Assisting Employers

Density Mapping

TRAFFIX uses employee density mapping as an option to, or in conjunction with, employee surveys. Mapping employee origin (i.e. home address) can provide an important visual component to understanding employee commutes. Therefore allowing for more informed decision-making in forming car and van pools amongst employees.

Analyzing the data

TRAFFIX will analyze and compile survey results into a custom company profile. These results provide insight into employee commute patterns, and attitudes toward commuting alternatives. Simple analysis of employee density mapping data can identify potential carpools, vanpools, and other commute alternatives.

Company Kudos

Oceanfront Hotels Cash in on Commuter Checks

Many oceanfront hotels are finding it difficult to recruit and retain quality housekeeping staffs. Often, this problem stems from lack of reliable transportation. A recent survey of oceanfront employees found the vast majority of housekeeping respondents do not own vehicles and depend on the bus to get to and from work. In an effort to better recruit and retain staff, TRAFFIX has assisted hoteliers in establishing a Commuter Checks program for their transit riders. Hotels such as the Holiday Inn Sunspree and the Sheraton at 35th Street have begun to offer these Federal transit subsidy vouchers to employees who ride the bus. In doing so, these employers have provided their employees with an added company benefit. To the employees, this translates into their paychecks going further. To the hotels, this translates into higher recruitment and retention rates, and payroll tax savings.

Federal installations are also subsidizing vanpools and commuters who ride transit to work. Facilities include but are not limited to Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, and the US Coast Guard.