Join Connect Bellevue and King County Metro for a 90-minute interactive workshop that covers the sustainable commute solutions that can strengthen tenant retention, employee satisfaction, and bottom-line performance. Designed for both property managers and employers, this session explores practical, multi-modal strategies, from vanpool and rideshare programs to bike amenities, transit benefits, and real-world success stories and provides easy, low-cost, actionable steps to incorporate these findings.
You’ll hear from local experts, see what’s working in Bellevue and beyond, and leave with the tools and resources you need to immediately start championing sustainable travel.
Why attend?
For Property Managers:
- Reduce tenant turnover with premium commute amenities that differentiate your property
- Lower parking demand and maintenance costs while converting underused space into value-add features
- Meet sustainability commitments valued by corporate tenants
- Enhance benefits that help tenants recruit and retain their workforce
For Employers:
- Boost employee satisfaction and retention through reduced commuting stress
- Lower absenteeism with reliable transportation alternatives
- Strengthen recruitment with highly sought-after commuter benefits
- Demonstrate corporate social responsibility with measurable emissions reductions
- Create team-building opportunities through shared commutes
What we’ll cover:
- Best practices for investing in active transportation and promoting multi-modal access
- An overview of King County Metro’s Vanpool and ORCA Business programs and success stories
- A step-by-step demonstration of the free rideshare matching platform
- Marketing strategies to showcase your property or company’s multi-modal connectivity
- Access to a customizable toolkit including flyer templates, email/newsletter content, and lobby display materials
You’ll leave with:
- A ready-to-use plan and materials for hosting your own vanpool formation event
- Direct connections to King County Metro specialists and Connect Bellevue commute experts
- Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals facing similar challenges
- A comprehensive understanding of available resources to support your unique goals
Bring a partner!Property managers are encouraged to invite key tenants, and employers are welcome to bring their property management counterparts.
