RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT report on the Employee Commute Survey, as recommended by the Sustainability Committee.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact to accept the report.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the ongoing Climate Action Plan Update, staff worked with 511 Contra Costa to conduct a survey of County employees regarding how they travel to and from work. This survey was conducted in July and August 2019. The survey found that most employees drive alone and are spending 40-45 minutes on average commuting each day. Two-thirds of County employees would consider alternatives for their work commute, particularly telecommuting and carpools. Primary factors that inform current commute choices are travel time, cost, and flexibility. While a small percentage of County employees taking the survey drive electric vehicles currently, over half are considering purchasing an electric vehicle, and 75 percent would like the County to install electric vehicle chargers at County facilities. The survey report is attached.
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