Commute Options, in partnership with the City of Bend/Deschutes County and the Oregon Department of Energy, has an incentive plan for our Commute Options Partners (COPs). Not only do you save money on transportation costs, improve your health and save parking, you can earn gift certificates by not driving alone.

How many work days do you commute by walking, bicycling, car/vanpool, telework or bus? We have funding to reward you with gift certificates from Hutch's Bicycles, The Pine Tavern, The FootZone, the Bend Brewing Company, Grocery Outlet, Red Carpet Express Gas Station and other great local businesses.

Due to the overwhelming response from Central Oregon partner businesses we have revamped our incentive program to make our funding go further. Benchmarks submitted in 2006 will get a $20 gift certificate per each 45 round-trips saved! These certificates are for partner businesses who do not currently offer a company sponsored incentive. The incentives are available while supplies last.

Earn a $20.00 certificate for every 45 “commute option trips.” Just keep track of commuting options and fill out the benchmark voucher. A supervisor signature verifying participation is required. Companies must be registered with Commute Options as a partner and submit data on a quarterly basis. For information on becoming a partner, contact Kim Curley at 330-2647 .

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Coming next for participants: An Emergency Ride Home program for “stranded” car or vanpoolers. Look for details!