Commuter Program Information

NIEHS
79 T.W. Alexander Drive
Research Trianlge Park, NC 27709

Transportation Coordinator:
Dick Sloane
sloane@niehs.nih.gov
919.541.2947

Program Elements:

Information on Commute Alternatives
Information Center/Displays
Newsletters (the Factor and the Grapevine), Intranet (the "Junction"), and Internet dissemination
Outreach and Awareness Events

Services
On-site Transportation Coordinator
Online Ridematching service through both TTA and NIEHS
Emergency Ride Home (ERH) through both TTA and NIEHS
Transit Pass subsidy through the NIEHS TRANSHARE program
Ozone Action Day Plan and signs
NIEHS Shuttle Service

Subsidies
Transit
Vanpool
Laptops for teleworkers

Human Resources Support
Orientation presentations
New-hire packages
Direct Deposit

Alternative Work Schedules
Flex Hours
Compressed Work Weeks
Telework

Technology
Intranet and/or Internet Resources
Telework Intranet Application

On-Site Incentives
Preferred Parking for Car/Vanpools
Bike Racks/Showers/Lockers
Telecommute workspace
ATM
Cafeteria
Childcare
Dry-cleaning/pick-up & drop-off service
Car washing service
Vending
Food preparation equipment in building

Additional Efforts
Certified member, Best Workplaces for Commuters
Certified W.A.I.T. site (Wildlife and Industry Together)
Self-guided nature walk trails on-site
Bike-To-Work Day
Bicycle Education/Safety courses
Commuter Choice Leadership Initiative
Member, Triangle Air Awareness Coalition