Several training classes are available to help you be a more effective Employee Transportation Coordinator. These sessions are provided by your jurisdiction and are no cost to your employer. Check this training page regularly for upcoming classes. Class size is limited, so make sure you register.

Basic Training Part 1: ETC Orientation to the CTR Law
Get Your CTR Program off to the right start. Come to this half-day class and find out:

• What is the CTR Law and why was it passed?
• What does it require of employers?
• What are the goals of the law?
• What constitutes a violation of the law?
• What is an "ETC" and what is expected of that person?
• What can employers do to encourage non drive-alone commuting amongst employees?

Upcoming classes:

Tuesday, September 11th, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Coast Bellevue Hotel
625 – 116th Avenue NE
Bellevue

Basic Training Part 2: How to Promote & Implement Your CTR Program
CTR is more than just meeting the basic requirements. To make your program successful you need to promote it to your employees. This workshop will provide you with:

• An opportunity to exchange ideas with other ETCs about what really works;
• Problem solving techniques for getting and keeping your CTR program up and running;
• An overview of offering commute subsidies to employees, including a look at various bus passes and the tax implications of providing commute subsidies to employees.
• A look at the internet tools available to help you and your employees with their commute;
• Ideas for contests, competitions, awards and rewards as well as posters to help promote your program;
• An overview of reporting requirements and procedures.

Survey Briefing
Survey briefings for your jurisdiction are offered each survey year. The briefing will give you valuable information about your survey requirements, your survey timeline and great tips for conducting a successful survey. You'll also learn about who to survey, how the results are calculated and how it is determined if you achieved your CTR goals.

Upcoming classes:

Online Survey:

If you plan to conduct an online survey and have not conducted one before, it is strongly recommended that you attend one of the following briefings:

Tuesday, August 28th 1:30 – 3 p.m.	Web-cast to your desk via internet and phone connection. URL, phone number and password will be sent to you with registration confirmation.
Thursday, September 20th 10:00 a.m. - noon	Washington Mutual Tower 27th Floor Conference Room 1201 Third Avenue Seattle, WA

 Register today.

1. You have never administered the CTR survey; or
2. Your worksite received less than a 70% response rate on your last survey.