We believe in the power of transit

The Downtown C-pass program is an innovative partnership between the downtown property owners in the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District (CCSID), MORPC and COTA launched to solve a downtown parking crunch.

In 2014, downtown property owners feared a parking shortage would stall development. So, CCSID, MORPC and COTA joined forces to pilot a study to see if downtown workers would change commuting habits with a transit incentive. Transit ridership nearly doubled when employees were offered a free bus pass.

Fast-forward to 2018: downtown property owners, MORPC and generous corporate partners funded unlimited transit access to even more downtown workers. The results are impressive: transit ridership has grown from 5% to between 10% and 14% among the eligible pool of workers. Companies report the program helps with recruitment, retention and employee morale. They also report making leasing decisions based on a building’s C-pass eligibility.

Join us in thanking our innovative problem-solving partners and financial supporters who help create positive change in our region.

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