1. Today’s Speakers • Steve Offutt, U. S. EPA, Program Manager – Best Workplaces for Commuters • Kathie Lingle, Executive Director, Alliance for Work-Life Progress • Ed Houghton, Director of Workforce Effectiveness, Pitney-Bowes

2. Commuting/Work-life Connection Texas Transportation Institute 2005 Urban Mobility Report • Nearly 50% of workers describe their commutes as unsatisfying or stressful • 36% of workers say they would be willing to take a 10% or greater pay cut for a shorter commute

3. What is Best Workplaces for CommutersSM? • Regionally and nationally recognizes employers that meet or exceed a National Standard of Excellence in commuter benefits • More than 1200 employers have been recognized nationwide covering more than 2.3 million commuters • Dozens of supporting organizations across the country Do you qualify? Go to: www.bwc.gov