Commute Trip Reduction

Contact Information

For more information about Commute Trip Reduction or inquiries about affected worksites, contact Amelia Dickson, Everett Transit's Commute Trip Reduction Administrator.

E: ADickson@everettwa.gov

P: 425-257-7782

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Common Terms

  • CTR: Commute Trip Reduction
  • ETC: Employee Transportation Coordinator
  • Affected employers: any employer with a work site with 100+ employees arriving between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. 

What is CTR?

Commute Trip Reduction is a Washington state law focused on reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and minimizing energy consumption. Employers with 100 or more employees arriving at a worksite between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. year round are considered affected employers under the CTR law. These worksites are required to participate in the CTR program.

Commuter Options & Benefits

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Everett Transit provides public transportation throughout Everett. Public transportation is a reliable, stress-free alternative to driving alone and is often paired with one of the following options-- and makes you a multimodal commuter! Plan your route today. 

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Share a ride! Build community, friendships, and trust traveling to and from your workplace. Start or join a vanpool or carpool group, sign up at rideshareonline.com.

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Enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle by biking to work, or take it on the bus and bike for the last mile to the office. Learn more about our bicycle friendly community.

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Is there any better duo than walking + busing? Leave the driving to the professionals and appreciate the details of your commute while getting some light exercise between stops.

Employer Resources

  1. Company Requirements
  2. ETC
  3. Voluntary Worksites

Commute Trip Reduction is a Washington state law focused on reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and minimizing energy consumption. Employers with 100 or more employees arriving at a worksite between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. year round are considered affected employers under the CTR law. These worksites are required to participate in the CTR program.

Employer Requirements

Companies required to participate in the CTR program by law will need to develop a CTR program, appoint an Employee Transportation Coordinator to lead the program, submit an annual report, and participate in a biannual survey.

A company's plan can include a number of goals aimed at reducing single occupancy vehicle use. Some goals include:

  • Growing the number of employees participating in carpool or vanpool programs
  • Building employee’s awareness of and access to walking, biking, public transit routes
  • Increasing the number of employees telecommuting or utilizing flexible work schedules

Employee Transportation Coordinator Resources

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Commuter Resources

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