Downtown
Downtown is Seattle's primary job center and economic hub, with over 63,000 daily commuters traveling to CTR-affected businesses.
Downtown employers are working to achieve a drive-alone rate of 20% by 2017.
Employer Benefits
| Benefit | Employers offering |
|---|---|
| Support for commuter programs | 63% |
| Guaranteed ride home program | 79% |
| Charge for parking | 52% |
| Bike/walk facilities | 88% |
| Pre-tax options | 78% |
| Passport | 62% |
Data Sources: Network performance data is summarized from Washington State Department of Transportation CTR Survey data from 2015/2016. Network benefits data is summarized from 2014 CTR program reports.
Commute Choices
| Method of commute | Percent of people that choose this type |
|---|---|
| DAR | 19% |
| Transit | 56% |
| Rideshare | 8% |
| Bike | 2% |
| Walk | 5% |
| Tele/CWW | 8% |
The top three downtown commuter choices to driving alone are riding transit, ridesharing, and telework/flex schedules.
The most popular transportation benefits offered by Downtown employers include offering a Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program, offering pre-tax transportation options, and on-site amenities like shower and locker facilities.
Employer Profiles
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