Rideshare Week is an annual, week long event in early October - PDF document

Rideshare Week is an annual, week long event in early October designed to promote ridesharing throughout California. This year, Rideshare Week will be held October 3 – 7 and we have a totally awesome 80’s theme in store for you!

Prime opportunity to introduce your commuters to ridesharing with a fun, engaging theme, great opportunities to win prizes and have some fun! Daily commute choices have a profound impact on the finances and quality of life of your employees – as well as our environment. Rideshare Week is a great opportunity to discuss WHY your employees should consider ridesharing at least one day per week.

The average cost of vehicle ownership is $6,300: full-coverage insurance license, registration, taxes depreciation (15,000 miles annually) finance charge (source: 2016 AAA Your Driving Costs Annual Report)

Commuters spend an average of $2,900 a year on fuel, tires, and vehicle maintenance (source: 2016 AAA Your Driving Costs Annual Report)

The estimated value of lost time and excess fuel cost experienced by Riv-SB Co commuters is $1,316 Congestion Cost Per Auto Commuter —Value of travel time delay (estimated at $17.67 per hour of person travel and $94.04 per hour of truck time) and excess fuel consumption (estimated using state average cost per gallon for gasoline and diesel). (source: TTI 2015 Urban Mobility Scorecard)

Approximate cost of car commuting in Inland Empire

Annually, Inland Empire commuters consume over 30 MILLION gallons of gas sitting in traffic… (source: TTI 2015 Urban Mobility Scorecard)

… that’s equivalent to the carbon offset of 252,000 acres of forest (source: EPA Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator)

Of the total US greenhouse gas emissions…

…26% come from transportation emissions (source: EPA)

The average Riv-SB Co commuter spends almost 60 hours a year in traffic! (source: TTI 2015 Urban Mobility Scorecard)

That’s the same as a week and half vacation!

Where would you rather be?

A great opportunity to ramp up your efforts to promote ridesharing at your worksite Full marketing campaign and materials provided to you at no cost Resources and guidance on how to make the most of this campaign Assistance at events you plan for your worksite (plan ahead as our schedule will fill up quickly)

Commuters across the Inland Empire can pledge to rideshare at least once during Rideshare Week and be entered to win one of many great prizes including: Recliner courtesy of La-Z-Boy

Countertop cooler courtesy of Monster Energy

Dana Wharf Fishing Trip and Whale Watching Tickets

Ace Hotel & Swim Club - 1 Night Stay and Meal Credit

Get your employees excited about Rideshare Week! Explain what Rideshare Week is Explain why they should participate in Rideshare Week and beyond Explain how to participate in worksite events, pledge to rideshare, and be entered to win!

Post information about Rideshare Week in heavily trafficked areas at your worksite Use IE Commuter provided, RSW branded: Posters for rideshare boards & HR offices Powerpoint slides to go on info screens Text blurbs for social media and newsletters Talking points for safety / management meetings

TIP: Brief all managers, supervisors, and HR team on what RSW is and what employees need to know

Hold a Rideshare Week event at your worksite! Have a daily “energizer” station ready for your ridesharers when they get to work – provide juice, coffee, and bagels as a thank you for their effort! Hold an end of week pizza party for everyone that rideshared during rideshare week! Host an ice cream social the week before Rideshare Week to get employees hyped up to participate.

TIP: Tie your event into the IE Commuter 80’s theme and encourage employees to wear their best 80’s gear or participate in a karaoke jam.

TIP: RSW events can also be linked to health and wellness events or regularly occurring meetings.

Hold a raffle for everyone who logs their commute using the Commute Diary at IECommuter.org

TIP: Recognize those who rideshare during RSW on your rideshare board or during regularly scheduled meetings

Rideshare Week pledge brochure and poster

Use IE Commuter provided giveaway items and marketing materials Give out promo materials to departments that submit the highest amount of pledge card Reach out to your Employer Services Representative to request additional materials

For partnering with IE Commuter to reduce vehicle trips and improve air quality in the Inland Empire and for all that you do to promote ridesharing at your worksite.