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Gas prices got you down?  Commute 30 miles or more to work a day? Check the Easy Street vanpool program.  Find 5 other folks who commute near you. Easy Street supplies you with a van at a fixed very low cost. They do all the logisitics, you relax and enjoy. Get your employer to participate in the Commuter Tax Benefit program and qualify for the very attractive pre-tax benefit of $230 per month. Check out this handy commute cost savings calculator to find out what you can save.  Don't want to organize? Find an already existing vanpool.

Denver Zoo's Green Committee created a terrific green program with substantial local press opportunities.  The new "Ride on the Wild Side" alternate transportation incentive program offers employees flexible schedules, fame and community donated rewards for committing to commute without using a vehicle. Check out the Denver Post story.

This home grown, one to one reward system promotes bike safety and therefore bike ridership.  It's a wonderful example of simple public private partnerships that create the culture of green.  Read the full story.