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... Exploring Airport EmployEE CommutE And pArking StrAtEgiES Many commercial airport operators in the United States devote time and resources to provi­ ding improving ground access choices for air passengers, and encouraging air passengers to shift to transit modes that have less impact on airport roadways and the environment; in contrast, a small amount of attention has been paid to the provision of airport employee com­ mute options. However, airport employees' commute options and their mode choices have an impact not only on airport traffic and the environment, but on airport economics, the quality of life for employees, and airport employee recruitment and retention.
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... 2 A list of 19 potential interview candidates was developed based on the consultant's knowl­ edge of what is being offered at U.S. airports, inquiries about airport operators that might offer comprehensive ECO programs, suggestions by the Topic Panel, and information obtained in the literature search.
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... 3 for carpools, a guaranteed ride home for participants using some or all alternative modes to the single­occupancy vehicle, and bicycle parking. At least two of the programs included subsidized public transportation passes, employee purchase of transit passes using pre­tax dollars, full or partial subsidization of a public transportation option that accommodates airport employees, or dedicated staff to assist employees in determining their commute options.
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... 4 • Airport employee surveys are conducted at four of the airports on a regular basis to understand employee commute patterns: – Massport and BAA Stansted have collected information for all airport employees. – At LAX and PDX, employee commute surveys are administered exclusively to employees of the airport operator.

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