The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and our partners are pleased to announce the Napa Valley Forward Program, an initiative to assist Napa Valley employees to try alternative options for their commutes to work. The pilot program will run for two years with funding support from the MTC, the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV), and Visit Napa Valley (VNV).
Why participate in Napa Valley Forward? Understand your own employer transportation challenges
Offer economic benefits + cost savings for both employers and employees
The goal of the program is to address persisting traffic congestion on Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail by promoting the use of sustainable modes of transportation to get to work, such as carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking, and taking transit into the valley.
Core Objectives
Move people in fewer cars through Highway 29 and Silverado Trail
Attract and retain talent: “Keep Napa Competitive”
Take advantage of today’s emerging technologies
Equip employers with tools and data
Experiment, learn, adjust and repeat
Employer Participation
Project Components
All Napa employers in the hospitality or winery industries are invited to participate in the two-year pilot.
The Luum platform will serve as the foundation for the pilot program. The platform will consolidate all relevant travel information, collect carpool and vanpool interest, and house incentives for employees who log their trips on the website. To ensure we reach all employee groups, the platform will be available in Spanish and English. A mobile app is also available for easy logging and reward redemptions.
Once an employer volunteers for the program, they will be asked for the following: Sign a simple one-page contract with Luum to establish the privacy and security protocols; Provide basic employee information for set up purposes, including their first and last names, worksite, email address, and employee ID; Provide their insights regarding their employee’s transportation challenges, the best ways to communicate with their employees, and any commute-related benefits or initiatives they’ve attempted at their worksite; Remain engaged throughout the two-year pilot, such as their assistance in hosting and promoting on-site events. The Napa Valley Forward project team will plan, organize, and host the events.
With support from the participating employers, the first year of pilot program will be an experiment to test out the different outreach approaches, incentive structures, and new mobility options. Employers are welcome to share their ideas for effective strategies to assist their employees get to work.
Project Team The project will be led by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), in coordination with Steer who will manage the development and implementation of the commute management platform, including liaising with participating employers throughout the pilot period. Luum will provide technical support with the development of the commute management platform.
Ready to learn more about the program?
Contact Nicola Szibbo, Program Manager at MTC, at Nszibbo@bayareametro.gov; or Jenny Hong, Program Administrator at Steer, at Jenny.Hong@steergroup.com
La Comisión Metropolitana de Transporte (MTC) y nuestros socios se complacen en anunciar el Programa Napa Valley Forward, una iniciativa para ayudar a los empleados de Napa Valley a probar opciones alternativas para sus viajes al trabajo. El programa piloto tendrá una duración de dos años con el apoyo financiero de MTC, los Viticultores de Napa Valley (NVV) y Visit Napa Valley (VNV).
¿Por qué participar en Napa Valley Forward?
El objetivo del programa es abordar la persistente congestión del tráfico en la Autopista 29 y el Sendero Silverado promoviendo el uso de medios de transporte sostenibles para llegar al trabajo, como compartir el automóvil, la camioneta, andar en bicicleta, caminar y tomar el transporte público hacia el valle.
Objetivos centrales
Mover a personas en menos automóviles a través de la Autopista 29 y el Sendero Silverado
Comprender los desafíos de transporte que enfrenta su propio empleador Ofrecer beneficios económicos y ahorro de costos, tanto para empleadores como para empleados Atraer y retener talento: “Mantener la competitividad de Napa”
Aprovechar las tecnologías emergentes de hoy
Equipar a empleadores con herramientas y datos
Experimentar, aprender, ajustar y repetir
Participación del empleador
Componentes del proyecto
Todos los empleadores de Napa en la industria hotelera o vitivinícola están invitados a participar en la prueba piloto de dos años.
La plataforma Luum servirá como base para el programa piloto. La plataforma consolidará toda la información de viaje relevante, recopilará intereses de viajes en vehículos compartidos e incentivará a los empleados que registren sus viajes en el sitio web. Para garantizar que lleguemos a todos los grupos de empleados, la plataforma estará disponible en español e inglés. También hay una aplicación móvil disponible para iniciar sesión fácilmente y canjear recompensas.
Cuando un empleador se ofrezca como voluntario para participar, se le pedirá lo siguiente: Firmar un sencillo contrato con Luum para establecer los protocolos de privacidad y seguridad; Proporcionar información básica de los empleados para fines de configuración, incluidos su nombre y apellidos, lugar de trabajo, dirección de correo electrónico e identificación del empleado; Proporcionar sus conocimientos sobre los desafíos de transporte de sus empleados, la mejor forma de comunicarse con ellos y cualquier beneficio o iniciativa relacionada con el viaje al trabajo que hayan intentado en el lugar de trabajo; Permanecer comprometido durante los dos años del programa piloto, asistiendo en la organización y promoción de eventos. El equipo del proyecto NVF planificará, organizará y albergará los eventos.
Con el apoyo de los empleadores participantes, el primer año del programa piloto será un experimento para probar los diferentes enfoques de divulgación, estructuras de incentivos y nuevas opciones de movilidad. Los empleadores pueden compartir sus ideas sobre estrategias efectivas para ayudar a sus empleados a llegar al trabajo.
Equipo El proyecto será dirigido por la Comisión Metropolitana de Transporte (MTC), en coordinación con Steer, quien gestionará el desarrollo y la implementación de la plataforma, incluida la relación con los empleadores participantes. Luum proporcionará soporte técnico con el desarrollo de la plataforma de gestión de viajes.
¿Listo/a para saber más sobre el programa?
Contacte con Nicola Szibbo, Directora del Programa en MTC, en Nszibbo@bayareametro.gov; o con Jenny Hong, Administradora del Programa en Steer, en Jenny.Hong@steergroup.com
Commuting in the Valley just became enjoyable!
We’re excited to announce the launch of the Napa Valley Forward (NVF) Program on January 27, 2020! Informed by our employer one-on-ones and the employee commute surveys, we designed the program to help Napa Valley employees find better, faster, enjoyable, healthier, greener, and more affordable ways to get to work.
Here’s what you need to know: Will we receive any promotional materials? Absolutely! We will send a Launch Toolkit the week of January 27th with bilingual information brochure, promotional fliers and posters, and advertising signage. How can my employees register? All employees with email addresses on the employee roster you provided will be sent an email with registration instructions during the week of the launch. They will then use their usernames to log in. How else can I help? In addition to promoting the program to your employees and providing quarterly rewards for your employees, you will be asked to provide an updated employee roster on a quarterly basis to capture employee turnover. If you have concerns with providing this information, we can also send you your worksite’s current employee roster and you can just let us know if any of them are no longer employees and should be deactivated. Will new hires be able to participate? Yes! The employee roster will be updated on a bi-weekly basis. Please, send the list of new hires by the first and third Friday of the month to NapaValleyForward@steergroup.com.
More information about the program? Contact Jenny Hong, Program Administrator at Steer, at NapaValleyForward@steergroup.com; or Nicola Szibbo, Program Manager at MTC, at Nszibbo@bayareametro.gov
Commuting in the Valley just became enjoyable!
We have lots planned for your employees! Employees can sign up for a free transit pass to try transit! Each participant who submits a request for a transit pass on the NVF site will receive a 31-day transit pass. If they log at least 10 round-trip transit trips in the first month, they will receive a second 31-day transit pass. Carpoolers who register their carpools and log at least 10 round-trip carpool trips per month can get $50 gas cards per carpool for up to two months. We will also be running a Waze Carpool Pilot – more details to follow! Vanpoolers can get $350 off the cost of their vanpool. Employees who enroll into rewards and log their trips can earn gift cards and other rewards. The more trips they log, the more rewards they can earn! The individual who logs the most trips in a single month will receive a premium local experience (wine tasting, gift certificate, dinner, class, etc.). We have partnered with Lyft to ensure all participants have Guaranteed Rides Home (GRH) in case of an emergency or unscheduled overtime. Employees are eligible for up to four (4) GRH redemptions per year with a max fare coverage of $125 per trip. Napa Valley Forward also provides helpful information on each worksite, resources for planning a trip, and help finding a carpool or vanpool!
More information about the program? Contact Jenny Hong, Program Administrator at Steer, at NapaValleyForward@steergroup.com; or Nicola Szibbo, Program Manager at MTC, at Nszibbo@bayareametro.gov
DID YOU KNOW
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FAQs
The average Napa Valley commuter drives 40 miles & more than an hour to and from work each day. THAT TRANSLATES TO...
Who is eligible to participate? Any employee of a participating employer is eligible to join! Go to Napa-Valley.Luum.com to check to see if your employer is a member.
an average cost of
$9,000 per year
275+ hours
in the car per year
Don’t see your employer? Speak to your HR representative to let them know you’d like to receive help with your commute!
15+ tons of GHG emissions per car
increased levels of
stress & risk of
heart disease or stroke
What if I have to drive alone sometimes? We get it! These commute options are here for you when you want them, even if it’s just a day or two a week. It all adds up.
Napa Valley Forward can help you save time and money on your commute!
FIRST TRIP
EARN REWARDS!
1.
Commute for Coffee! Try carpooling, vanpooling, transit, biking, or walking to get to work & earn a $5 eGift card with your first one-round trip logged during February.
What’s in it for me? Not only could you save time and money on your commute, you’ll also earn prizes and reduce traffic and help the environment! Who do I contact for help? Check out the Napa Valley Forward website Napa-Valley.Luum.com to explore your commute options that work best for you.
Sign up on Napa-Valley.Luum.com
2.
Enroll into a reward
3.
Log trips and start earning!
Commuting in the Valley just became enjoyable!
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Email NapaValleyForward@steergroup.com or speak to your HR representative
Napa Valley Forward is a new commute program for Napa Valley employees to find better, faster and more affordable ways to get to work. Visit Napa-Valley.Luum.com to explore your commute options, log your trips, and earn rewards.
Have you ever thought about trying a new way to get to work?
YOU HAVE OPTIONS CARPOOL When you share your ride to work with more people, you save money and arrive less stressed to work. Registered carpools can receive a $50 gas card for up to two months.
VANPOOL Gather four of your coworkers who live nearby, get a van through Commute With Enterprise, and receive $350 off the cost of a vanpool every month.
PUBLIC TRANSIT If you prefer riding the bus, your are eligible to receive a fully subsidized transit pass for up to two months. If you don’t live near a bus stop, bike or drive to a Park & Ride and ride by bus the rest of the way.
WALK & BIKE Walking and biking are healthy, cheap, fun and environmentally friendly ways to get to work. Get a $20 eGift card with your first bike/ walk trip logged and a $40 eGift card with 10 trips a month.
Napa Valley Forward assists employees in the hospitality or winery industries in Napa Valley to try alternative options for their commutes to work. The pilot program will run for two years with funding support from the MTC, the Napa Valley Vintners, and Visit Napa Valley.
CARPOOL/VANPOOL
PUBLIC TRANSIT
More like car cool with friends
Putting the commute in community
Need help finding a carpool/vanpool partner? Sign up for the carpool/vanpool interest list to get matched.
Sign up for FREE. Each participant is eligible to receive up to two 31-Day VINE Transit Passes.
Get a $10 eGift card with your first carpool/vanpool trip logged and a $20 eGift card with 10x a month.
Get a $10 eGift card with your first transit trip logged and a $20 eGift card with 10 trips a month.
GUARANTEED RIDE HOME Your commuting safety net We’ve partnered with Lyft to ensure all participants have a ride home in case of an emergency or unscheduled overtime. Employees are eligible for up to four (4) GRH redemptions per year with a max fare coverage of $125 per trip*. *If the cost of your ride exceeds $125, you will be responsible for the remaining balance.
TO REQUEST A GRH
1. Go to Napa-Valley.Luum.com
WALK & BIKE Human-powered commute options Bike racks, repair stations and maps are available to help you bike or walk to work. Napa County has over 140 miles of bicycle network ready to take you to work and keep you healthy*. Get a $20 eGift card with your first bike/walk trip logged and a $40 eGift card with 10 trips a month. *Check to see if your employer provides bike racks, repair stations, and other amenities at your worksite.
A 20 minutes commute can get you far...
2. Navigate to the Ride Home page
~1 mile
3. Submit a new request
~4 miles
in the one-time use Lyft code 4. Type on your personal Lyft account
~6 miles
Commuting in the Valley just became enjoyable!
What is Napa Valley Forward? A new commute program for Napa Valley employees to find better, faster, healthier, and more affordable ways to get to work.
Benefits
How can I participate? Any employee of a participating employer is eligible!
Save time and money on your commute More time for fun activities Take care of the environment
Earn rewards Reduce traffic in Napa Valley Improve your health
Sign up with a team member today to begin Register online Log your trips and earn rewards! Sign up for a transit or carpool subsidy