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Most Valuable Commuter Interview Questions

The following interview questions have been developed to assist you in gathering information to write your nomination for a Most Valuable Commuter. Please use this as a guideline only.

Name:

Position/Title:

How many days per month do you use a commute alternative?

Do you use more than one commute alternative (i.e. teleworking/carpooling, biking/busing)?

Average Number of days worked per month:

One-way miles traveled from home to work:

When did you start using a commute alternative?

What got you started? (use information collected to answer question #1 on the nomination form - depending on the information given, you may be able to use it on question #3 also)

Did you or do you have any challenges to overcome to make a commute alternative work for you (i.e. daycare, bus stop is far from home or work, must flex schedule to accommodate your commute choice, takes longer to use commute alternative than driving alone)? (use information collected to answer question #2 on the nomination form)

Why do you keep using a commute alternative? (use information collected to answer question #3 on the nomination form

Do you encourage fellow employees to use a commute alternative?

    If yes, explain:

Is there anything else you would like to tell or share with me about your commute? (may be used in any or all of the questions on the nomination form)

Current News

January Weekly Winners
01/27/2012
Remember, during the month of January, just by participating once a week and completing your commute calendar you will go into a weekly drawing. Check here to see those who've won!

December Winners
01/17/2012
Congratulations to Linda Freeman, Premera. She was the grand prize winner of a Kindle. Check here to see who the other 10 lucky winners of a $25 Safeway Gift Card are.

"Recruit a Friend" Qualified Participants
01/17/2012
Congratulations to all the qualified participants in the "Recruit a Friend" promotion. We had 50 new participants commit to using a commute alternative at least 25 times from Oct-Dec. Congratulations to all!

4th Qtr All Star Coach
12/22/2011
Conni Ellern, ETC, WA State ESD Telecenter, click here to read her inspirational story.

December Most Valuable Commuter
12/21/2011
Jenny Stettler, Spokane County, click here to read her inspirational story.

November Most Valuable Commuter
12/20/2011
Les Kienbaum, WA State Department of Transportation, click here to read his inspirational story.

October Most Valuable Commuter
12/19/2011
Tamara Norlander, WA State ESD Telecenter, click her to read her inspiration story.

November Prize Winners
12/13/2011
Congratulations to Chanda Bhuta, WA State DSHS-DCS, she was the Grand Prize winner of the Kindle for her participation in November. Check here to see who the other 10 lucky winners were.

Commute Smart Awards celebrates 20 years!
10/12/2011
Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists, Catherine Bowden from Avista and Ron Kusler from Spokane County were among the Governor's Commute Smart Award winners.

STA's Trip Planner
09/25/2011
Plan your commute to work with STA's new Trip Planner. It's easy and convenient!

Take advantage of STA's Employer Bus Pass Program!
08/10/2011

Current Vanpool List
07/18/2011
Check here for the latest vanpool list.

The Transportation Vision Project
07/07/2010
Click here for more details.

Previous Way to Go Winners
07/10/2007