Implementation
Establish a post-COVID work-from-home program with a goal of a County-wide average of 30 percent of staff days worked to be conducted remotely. Because of the need for employees in some positions to always be physically present, those positions that can exceed 30 percent should be encouraged to do so to achieve the 30 percent County-wide average.
Allow all full-time staff, including managers, to opt-in to alternative work schedules (e.g., 9/80, 4/10, and flextime) to reduce VMT.
Identify improvements to the program based on the feedback from the 2010 employee commute survey.
Assign a staff position under the Chief of Fleets (or County Executive Office) to establish and operate a County Employee Transportation Demand Management Program.
Promote and encourage employee participation in regional and national bike-to-work days/months.
Create an incentive program for zero-emission commuters. Provide incentives to employees who regularly walk, bike, or drive EVs with a goal of 10 percent participation.
Waive parking fees for employees driving EVs at all County facilities, as feasible.
Prepare educational materials to inform County employees about the County’s incentives to reduce transportation related GHG emissions, as well as the State of California Green Fleet Employee Pricing Program, which is open to State and local government employees.
Timeframe: Near term
GHG Reduction Potential: Not quantified
Sector: Vehicles - On-Road
Target Indicator: Establishment of a program that includes the described implementation objectives.
Status of Implementation
In June 2023, the County established a post-COVID work-from-home (WFH) policy that provides for two WFH days a week.
Additionally, as part of the FY 24-25 budget, the Department of Personnel Services was funded to expand the County's Transportation Management Association (TMA) membership from just the downtown complex to County-wide and all employees now have access to TMA benefits. This includes emergency rides home for registered commuters using alternative modes of transportation, carpool matching services, and transit assistance. The TMA also provides the County outreach and educational services by tabling important employee events, hosting bicycle rides and repair events, and conducting employee commute surveys.
Updated 9/17/2024.
