Community Transportation Levels

Gain recognition for all of the ways you enhance and improve your residents' knowledge of transportation options and access to valuable commuting information.  As you decide which Community Transportation Programs you will implement, Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP) will work with you to develop a customized Community Transportation Plan.  The four levels of Community Transportation Plans, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum, are explained below.      

 Bronze

COORDINATOR'S ROLE: Serve as your community's liaison with ATP and distribute transportation information to residents.

Bronze Level programs include:

• Conduct a Community Transportation Survey using our free service. 
• Attend a FREE, ATP-sponsored community transportation workshop or seminar. 
• Participate in an ATP focus group. 
• Post transportation information in your newsletter, on a central bulletin board or on your website. 
• Include transportation information in new resident packets. 
• Make SmarTrip® cards available for purchase in your lobby or leasing office. 
• Recognize residents who use public transportation three or more times a week.

Silver

COORDINATOR'S ROLE: In addition to Bronze level responsibilities, conduct regular promotional efforts to encourage various commute programs.

Silver Level programs include:

• Install a permanent display case in a central area and keep it stocked with commuter information.
• Host an on-site transportation event for residents. ATP staff is available to participate in a residential event or make a presentation to employees or management.
• Provide preferred parking spaces for carpools and vanpools.
• Provide a parking spot for a Zipcar. 
• Provide SmarTrip cards free of charge to new residents.
• Schedule regular Mobile Commuter Store visits to your complex.
• Designate a slug area where riders can meet for informal carpools.
• Post site-specific transit information on your website.
• With the help of ATP, create a customized transportation Web page for your community.
• Work with ATP to obtain free bus ride coupons for your residents.
• Provide on-site ridematching.

Gold

COORDINATOR'S ROLE: In addition to Silver level responsibilities, develop one of the following types of programs to provide a significant incentive for your residents to switch to different transportation methods.

Gold Level programs include:

• Install bicycle racks or storage cages to encourage bicycle commuting. 
• Provide a shuttle to local transit stations or shopping areas. 
• Supplement the regional Guaranteed Ride Home program with an additional community-sponsored service. 
• Offer free or reduced-price parking for carpools and vanpools where a fee previously existed. 
• Start community-sponsored or subsidized vanpools. 
• Implement a comprehensive Air Quality Action Days program. 
• Join with local businesses to provide incentives or prizes for residents who improve their commuting method.
• Hold a bike-to-work day for your residents.
• Wire your building for high speed internet to promote telecommuting from home.
• Adopt a bus stop.
• With the help of ATP, create a customized printed brochure specific to your community.
• Extend a transit route.

Platinum

COORDINATOR'S ROLE: Coordinate a comprehensive commuter program involving Bronze, Silver and Gold-level activities, and implement additional Gold-level programs.

If you are interested in creating a plan, but aren't sure which programs would be the best for your community's needs, just contact us and we'll work with you to select the plan that's right for your organization and residents.