Testimonial
They got out of their Single Occupancy Vehicles, and so can you. Read on to find out what worked for these SOV Survivors.
Meet Charles Thompson -- Van Lease Program Participant
- Seaford (York County) resident
- Engineer at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
- 92-mile daily round-trip commute
- Joined vanpool in 1982
- Now leases van through TRAFFIX and commutes with 11 other shipyard employees
Charles likes being a vanpool driver because:
- He enjoys the camaraderie of sharing the ride.
- He saves on fuel costs, maintenance, and auto wear and tear.
- He enjoys greater schedule dependability and convenience.
- He depends on the Guaranteed Ride Program for emergency situations.
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.
Take the "Advice for the Road" survey
There is more than one way to get from point A to point B. In Virginia, that is a huge understatement. With so many bridges, tunnels, waterways, highways, cars, boats, buses, and shuttles to choose from, getting around here can get pretty overwhelming. Until now. 511 Virginia, is your one-stop resource for how to get moving in Virginia. In this site, you will discover everything you need to know from A to Z about getting from A to B.
The purpose of this survey is to find Virginia commuters who want to be a part of the “Advice for the Road” section of the 511 Virginia.org Web site, which is currently being developed by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The purpose of these Web sites is to give travelers/commuters in Virginia the best possible travel solutions and in-depth information to help them get from point A to point B in the Commonwealth.
