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The
Environmental Protection
Commission of Hillsborough County (EPC) and
the
Pinellas County Department
of Environmental Management (PCDEM), have
joined to form the Clean Air Partnership (CAP) program.
Continued regional growth is a major challenge to our ability to
maintain federal air quality standards. The CAP goals are
reducing the number of work-related, single-occupancy vehicle
trips and encouraging the use of clean fuels. The EPC and PCDEM
facilitate a link between employers and providers of both
commute options and Green Fleet options for clean-fuel vehicle
conversions. Employers receive recognition for their efforts in
implementing these programs through CAP’s public relations
campaign.
Employers who establish commute
options programs in their workplace will be assisted by
Bay Area Commuter Services or by your local Transportation
Management Organization such as the
Westshore Alliance, the
Tampa Downtown Partnership, or the
New North Transportation Alliance. The Green Fleet
options program will be facilitated by the EPC and PCDEM
staff.
Employer Benefits
Public
Recognition.
Employers who join CAP
will be recognized through participation in one or more of the
following options: the Commute Options program and the Green
Fleet Options program.
Reduce traffic,
air pollution and energy demand.
Employers
participating in the CAP program are making a substantial
contribution to reducing traffic, energy demands and air
pollution in the Tampa Bay area.
Alternative/Clean-Fuels.
Alternative/clean-fueled vehicles reduce air pollution from
tailpipe emissions. Alternative fuels are generally cheaper than
conventional gasoline and reduce our dependence on imported
fuels.
Save money.
Employers can save money in
several ways. These ways include parking expenses, facility
costs, income taxes and payroll taxes. Employees may also enjoy
financial savings on parking, commuting and taxes.
Improve
employee recruiting and retention.
Commuter benefits help
employers stay competitive by attracting and retaining
the best talent. |