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Washington's Commute Trip Reduction law was passed in 1991 to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and minimize energy consumption. The law does this by establishing employer-based programs that encourage employees to find alternatives to drive-alone commuting.
Link to Law: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/TDM/tripreduction/CTRLaw.cfm
Who is Affected by the CTR Law?
The CTR law applies to all employers, including public and private, that have 100 or more "affected" employees who work at a single worksite. Employers in counties with 150,000 or more residents are affected. Those counties are Clark, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, Thurston, Whatcom, and Yakima. "Affected employees" are those employees who:
- Work full-time (35 or more hours per week), and
- Are scheduled to begin work between 6 and 9 a.m. on two or more weekdays for at least 12 continuous months at a single worksite.
The CTR law also applies to local jurisdictions (cities and counties) where an affected employer is located.
The CTR law requires each local jurisdiction with at least one affected employer to develop and implement a local CTR ordinance. It is this ordinance that governs CTR in each jurisdiction. Under local CTR ordinances, an affected employer must make a good faith effort to develop and implement a CTR program designed to reduce the number and length of drive-alone commute trips made to the worksite.
Minimum Requirements of Employers
Thurston County employers who have questions on any of the requirements can contact TRPC at 956-7575.
Newly affected employers: If you are a newly affected employer, go to the list of requirements for newly-affected employers and also check out the tips for getting started (Tools for Worksites).
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