Kennesaw
State University
Named One of the Best Workplaces for CommutersSM by
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA’s
inaugural list recognizes top university employers
for offering commuter benefits.
The
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named
Kennesaw State University as one of the Best Workplaces
for CommutersSM among colleges and universities. For
the first time ever EPA is releasing a national list
of innovative college and university employers committed
to improving air quality, saving energy, and reducing
traffic congestion while improving quality of life
for employees.
The
Best Workplaces for CommutersSM among colleges and
universities list recognizes employers who offer outstanding
commuter benefits for their employees. Kennesaw State
University was included on this list for offering
excellent commuter benefits such as carpooling, vanpooling,
guaranteed ride home and CCT program.
“At
Kennesaw State University, we understand that workdays
do not start at our desk, but at our home doorstep,”
said Lashonda Scott, Transportation Coordinator for
the KSU Rideshare program. “As employers, we
must do all that we can to encourage options to driving
alone so that employees arrive refreshed, renewed,
and ready to tackle their day.”
Kennesaw
State University is one of 72 campuses designated
as Best Workplaces for Commuters. These academic institutions
distinguish themselves from the competition and demonstrate
their environmental leadership by offering outstanding
commuter benefits meeting EPA’s National Standard
of Excellence. For a complete list of Best Workplaces
for Commuters among colleges and universities visit
Best Workplace for Commuters.
“We
are pleased to recognize the efforts made by universities
to provide commuter benefits that encourage employees
to find alternative ways to commute to work, other
than driving alone,” said Margo Oge, EPA’s
Director of the Office of Air Quality and Transportation
“By giving their employees these options Universities
like Kennesaw State University are helping to improve
air quality, save energy and reduce traffic congestion.”
All together the campuses on this list reduce the
greenhouse gas, CO2 by over 300,000 metric tons a
year, a valuable contribution toward addressing climate
change. In addition, they are saving their employees
$86 million in gasoline costs. Kennesaw State University
is reducing CO2 by approximately 1,379 per year and
saving local employees in Cobb County 457,618 dollars
in gasoline costs.
To
qualify as one of the University Best Workplaces for
Commuters, organizations must provide:
Best Workplaces for Commuters is a free and voluntary
program that recognizes employers nationwide that
offer a comprehensive package of commuter benefits.
Participating organizations must meet a National Standard
of Excellence as defined by program criteria. Best
Workplaces for Commuters improve employee job satisfaction
and save money from reduced payroll taxes. Employees
enjoy reduced stress and delays caused by driving
alone to work and save money by using employer-provided
commuter benefits and reducing use of personal vehicles.
Visit Best Workplace
for Commuters for more information.
Kennesaw
State University is a comprehensive residential institution
with a growing student population exceeding 18,500
from 132 countries. The third largest state university
out of 34 institutions in the University System of
Georgia, KSU offers more than 55 undergraduate and
graduate degree programs.
If
you have any questions or comments please reference
our website or contact Lashonda Scott at (770) 499-3321
or by email at lscott24@kennesaw.edu.
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