01.27.10:MassRIDES: Alleviating Congestion and Improving Air Quality in Massachusetts
The news media regularly reports on the serious health problems associated with poor air quality and about the hours that we waste in traffic. In the United States, drivers spend an average of 36 hours sitting in traffic , costing an average of $760 per person annually . On-road vehicles are responsible for 44% of all CO2 emissions in the US, one-third of all NOx emissions and one-quarter of all VOC emissions.
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MassRIDES: Alleviating Congestion and Improving Air Quality in Massachusetts
01.27.10: Accor Services Donates to the Perkins School for the Blind
Accor Services decided to donate 25% of our fees on any first time orders in the month of December ‘09 to the Perkins School for the Blind
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Accor Services Donates to the Perkins School for the Blind
01.05.10:Accor Services Announces the Availability of the Commuter Check Card Prepaid MasterCard®
Commuter benefits leader delivers new prepaid commuter benefit cards for public transit and parking.
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Accor Services Announces the Availability of the Commuter Check Card Prepaid MasterCard®
10.28.09:Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax
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Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax
09.22.09:How would people spend their extra time if their commutes could be reduced?
The second annual IBM Commuter Pain survey was released this month detailing the impacts the recession has on urban motorists. The American commuter is now looking at re-evaluating the time spent getting to and from work. Here are some interesting facts from the IBM Commuter Pain survey.
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How would people spend their extra time if their commutes could be reduced?
09.22.09:New York launches 511NY.org
If you’re in motion, you’re connected to the New York State Department of Transportation. To get you on your way, safely and efficiently, the department has launched 511 New York – a free, one-stop, all-encompassing telephone and Web service offering authoritative information on transportation services and conditions throughout New York State. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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New York launches 511NY.org
09.22.09:Accor Enhances Commitment to the Commutity with Perkins School
Twice a year the members of the Accor Services USA sales team gather to discuss strategy, sales goals and achievements; however, this year was different. Accor Services USA decided to embark on a new commitment to giving back to the local community by volunteering.
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Accor Enhances Commitment to the Commutity with Perkins School
09.21.09:Vanpooling: A Great Way to Help the Environment
Vanpooling helps workers with long distance commutes or those dealing with heavy traffic to get to and from work in a simpler, more relaxing way. Vanpoolers share the cost of gasoline, so instead of paying $3 per gallon, a van with 15 passengers can split the cost and only have to pay 20 cents per gallon per person.
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Vanpooling: A Great Way to Help the Environment
07.23.09:Bike to Work Save Money, Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, Lose Weight
Each year more and more Americans are learning what the Europeans have known for years, cycling to work can be fun, save you money, great for your physical health, and also reduce one’s carbon footprint.
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Bike to Work Save Money, Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, Lose Weight
07.23.09:2009 Urban Mobility Report Shows Public Transit Saved 646 Million Hours in Travel Delay
The 2009 Urban Mobility Report states that public transportation saved 646 million hours in travel time and 398 million gallons of fuel.
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2009 Urban Mobility Report Shows Public Transit Saved 646 Million Hours in Travel Delay
06.18.09: Accor Services, a Worldwide Leader in Incentive and Rewards Programs, Brings New Solution to U.S. Market Through Accor Services North America
Integrated Global Rewards Program Delivers Localized Rewards with Centralized Management
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Accor Services, a Worldwide Leader in Incentive and Rewards Programs, Brings New Solution to U.S. Market Through Accor Services North America
05.11.09:How much will a ton of Carbon (CO2) cost your company in 2015?
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How much will a ton of Carbon (CO2) cost your company in 2015?
05.08.09:Using Public Transit Can Save Thousands
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Using Public Transit Can Save Thousands
05.08.09:May is National Bike to Work Month
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May is National Bike to Work Month
03.27.09:Accor Services USA Partners with Clean Air NY to Improve Air Quality
A natural partnership for the environment has evolved over the past several months between Accor Services USA and Clean Air NY with a common goal of improving air quality.
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Accor Services USA Partners with Clean Air NY to Improve Air Quality
03.17.09:Accor Services USA Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
Company demonstrates commitment to customer satisfaction
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Accor Services USA Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
03.03.09:Commuter Check for Bicycling Now Available
Commuter benefits program leader delivers new solutions for tax free bicycle benefit.
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Commuter Check for Bicycling Now Available
02.17.09:Accor Applauds Transit Benefit Cap Increase
Accor Services USA, provider of national commuter benefit programs Commuter Check Benefit Solutions and WiredCommute, applauds President Obama and Congress’ on increasing the monthly cap of the transit/vanpool portion of the transportation fringe benefit to $230. The increased maximum equalizes the transit and parking portion of the transportation fringe benefit, bringing parity to the financial incentive to take public transportation or drive to and from work.
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Accor Applauds Transit Benefit Cap Increase
01.28.09:Accor Services Supports Senate Finance Committee Action to Increase Transit Benefit Cap
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Accor Services Supports Senate Finance Committee Action to Increase Transit Benefit Cap
01.26.09:A Partner You Can Be Proud Of
Did you know that 83,000 people receive food assistance from the Greater Boston Food Bank every week in eastern Massachusetts
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A Partner You Can Be Proud Of
01.25.09:Active Transportation Leads to Lower Rate of Obesity
A recent study, conducted by the UT Obesity Research Center shows that countries where active transportation is prevalent tend to have lower rates of obesity. Active transportation is defined as walking, bicycling, and using public transportation.
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Active Transportation Leads to Lower Rate of Obesity
01.16.09:Workshops educate business owners on transit benefit ordinance
Attendees at a recent series of workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area say workshop sessions sponsored by Commuter Check helped them achieve compliance with the San Francisco Transit Benefit Ordinance and avoid hefty fines. The ordinance requires employers with 20 or more employees in San Francisco to offer transit benefits to their workers. It is designed to help reduce San Francisco's 2012 greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent from 1990 levels. Effective January 19, 2009, failure to comply will result in fines of up to $500 per violation.
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Workshops educate business owners on transit benefit ordinance
10.23.08:MONTHLY COMMUTER BENEFIT LIMITS INCREASE STARTING JANUARY 1, 2009
The IRS has approved an increase in the monthly maximum allowable taxfree
amount toward commuter benefits. Starting January 1, 2009, the new monthly maximums allowed for transit and
vanpool costs will be $120.00 and $230.00 for qualified commuter parking.
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MONTHLY COMMUTER BENEFIT LIMITS INCREASE STARTING JANUARY 1, 2009
10.15.08:Greening Up Your Commute
Many people look for ways to be more environmentally friendly, but often overlook simple changes they can make to daily commuting habits. The next time you’re driving to work, be reminded that transportation accounts for approximately one-third of all greenhouse gasses produced in the country and that motor vehicles emit 20 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) per gallon of gas burned, for a national average of 5.5 tons per year, per motorist. Plus, if you sit in any kind of traffic, note that 2.9 billion gallons of gasoline are wasted daily by commuters stuck in traffic. It’s time to review your daily commute and ask yourself if you can make some of the following changes to be more “green.” Some of them will even save you some green, too.
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Greening Up Your Commute
09.08.08:INCREASING ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS INSPIRES ACCLAIM BENEFITS AND ACCOR SERVICES USA TO PARTNER
Accor Services USA, a premier provider of national commuter benefit programs WiredCommute
and Commuter Check, and Acclaim Benefits, a Minneapolis based, national third-party benefits
administrator, are pleased to announce their partnership whereby Accor Services USA provides
transit and parking benefit programs via WiredCommute to Acclaim Benefits’ national client base.
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INCREASING ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS INSPIRES ACCLAIM BENEFITS AND ACCOR SERVICES USA TO PARTNER
04.17.07:NY WATERWAY FERRY NOW ACCEPTS COMMUTER CHECK
Accor Services USA, a leader in innovative employee benefits solutions and premier
provider of national commuter benefit programs, announced today that Commuter Check® vouchers are now accepted
at NY Waterway. Commuters can redeem Commuter Check vouchers to pay for NY Waterway commuter ferry tickets at all NY Waterway and BillyBey Ferry Company terminals in New Jersey and New York.
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NY WATERWAY FERRY NOW ACCEPTS COMMUTER CHECK
04.16.07:COMMUTER SURVEY REVEALS TAX-FREE COMMUTER BENEFITS DRASTICALLY UNDERUTILIZED IN NEW YORK CITY
Accor Services USA, a leader in innovative employee benefits solutions and provider of the national commuter benefit program Commuter Check®, today announced the results of a New York City (NYC) commuter survey from the 5th Annual NY HR Week Conference. Accor Services USA surveyed 500 commuters on the streets of NYC this Spring and found that an overwhelming 80 percent said their employer does not offer a tax-free commuter benefit. Additionally, with the promise of up to 40 percent savings on commuting expenses, 98 percent said they would participate if their employer offered such a benefit.
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COMMUTER SURVEY REVEALS TAX-FREE COMMUTER BENEFITS DRASTICALLY UNDERUTILIZED IN NEW YORK CITY
03.22.07:ACCOR SERVICES USA WINS ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS JOURNAL BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Accor Services USA, a leader in innovative employee benefits solutions and premier provider of national commuter benefit programs, announced that it has been chosen for an Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) 2007 Business Achievement Award. A winner in the “Project Merit: Sustainability & Resource Protection” category, the company is recognized for growing its Commuter Check and WiredCommute benefit programs to 300,000 participants across the United States and for its efforts to make tax-free commuter benefits a staple in employee benefits packages throughout
the American workplace to help protect the environment. The complete list of EBJ Award Winners will appear in the Executive Review issue of EBJ due out this month and is available on the EBJ Website at http://ebiusa.com/EBJAwards.
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ACCOR SERVICES USA WINS ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS JOURNAL BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
03.01.07:TEN OF THE NATION’S 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR OFFER COMMUTER CHECK BENEFIT SOLUTIONS
Accor Services North America, a leader in innovative employee benefits solutions and premier provider of national commuter benefit programs, today announced that ten of the “2006 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For” offer Commuter Check® Benefit Solutions as part of overall compensation packages. Notably, nine of those ten companies are among the top 50. They include Adobe Systems, Amgen, Boston Consulting Group, Cisco Systems, The Container Store, Intuit, Microsoft, Pricewaterhouse Coopers and Whole Foods Market.
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TEN OF THE NATION’S 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR OFFER COMMUTER CHECK BENEFIT SOLUTIONS
06.04.06:THE CONTAINER STORE EXPANDS COMMUTER CHECK® TRANSIT BENEFIT TO EMPLOYEES NATIONWIDE
Watertown, MA, June 4, 2007 – Accor Services USA, a leader in innovative employee benefits solutions and premier provider of national commuter benefit programs, today announced that as of June 1 The Container Store began offering Commuter Check® Benefit Solutions to every employee in the U.S. – some 4,000-plus employees.
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THE CONTAINER STORE EXPANDS COMMUTER CHECK® TRANSIT BENEFIT TO EMPLOYEES NATIONWIDE