Help Shape the Future of Downtown Spokane!

Commute Smart Northwest is partnering with the Downtown Spokane Partnership, City of Spokane, Spokane Transit, Gonzaga University, and Spokane Regional Transportation Council to design custom commute solutions for businesses with under 100 employees in Spokane’s downtown area, and your voice matters.

Take a brief survey today to help build a more connected, sustainable, and vibrant city center where your business and employees can thrive.

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* 1. Number of employees at your worksite?

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* 2. Approximately how many of your employees use the following commute options?

	None	1-5	6-10	10 or more	Not known
Transit	Transit None	Transit 1-5	Transit 6-10	Transit 10 or more	Transit Not known
STA Rideshare (Vanpool)	STA Rideshare (Vanpool) None	STA Rideshare (Vanpool) 1-5	STA Rideshare (Vanpool) 6-10	STA Rideshare (Vanpool) 10 or more	STA Rideshare (Vanpool) Not known
Telework	Telework None	Telework 1-5	Telework 6-10	Telework 10 or more	Telework Not known
Bicycle	Bicycle None	Bicycle 1-5	Bicycle 6-10	Bicycle 10 or more	Bicycle Not known
Carpool	Carpool None	Carpool 1-5	Carpool 6-10	Carpool 10 or more	Carpool Not known
Walk	Walk None	Walk 1-5	Walk 6-10	Walk 10 or more	Walk Not known

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* 3. Have commuting challenges ever affected your ability to attract or retain employees?

Yes

Not sure

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* 4. Does your business offer commuter benefits or incentives?

	Yes	No
STA bus pass subsidies	STA bus pass subsidies Yes	STA bus pass subsidies No
STA Rideshare (vanpool) subsidies	STA Rideshare (vanpool) subsidies Yes	STA Rideshare (vanpool) subsidies No
Monthly stipend (for off-setting commuting costs)	Monthly stipend (for off-setting commuting costs) Yes	Monthly stipend (for off-setting commuting costs) No
Bike parking or storage	Bike parking or storage Yes	Bike parking or storage No
Showers or lockers	Showers or lockers Yes	Showers or lockers No
Preferential or discounted carpool parking	Preferential or discounted carpool parking Yes	Preferential or discounted carpool parking No
Carpool ridematching	Carpool ridematching Yes	Carpool ridematching No
Teleworking	Teleworking Yes	Teleworking No
Compressed Work Schedules	Compressed Work Schedules Yes	Compressed Work Schedules No
None currently offered	None currently offered Yes	None currently offered No

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What are common commute barriers for your employees? (Select all that apply)

Vehicle Parking Availability

Parking Cost

Transit Schedules

Bike Parking/Storage

Personal Safety

Walking Infrastructure

Biking Infrastructure

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* 6. Provide examples of personal safety, and walking and biking infrastructure concerns.

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* 7. Which program resources interest you or would help your employees use commute options (e.g. riding the bus, biking, walking, carpooling, using STA Rideshare)?

	Interested	Not sure, I would like more information	Not Interested
STA Bus Passes	STA Bus Passes Interested	STA Bus Passes Not sure, I would like more information	STA Bus Passes Not Interested
STA Rideshare Subsidies	STA Rideshare Subsidies Interested	STA Rideshare Subsidies Not sure, I would like more information	STA Rideshare Subsidies Not Interested
Prize Drawings	Prize Drawings Interested	Prize Drawings Not sure, I would like more information	Prize Drawings Not Interested
Emergency Ride Home (Start-Up Costs)	Emergency Ride Home (Start-Up Costs) Interested	Emergency Ride Home (Start-Up Costs) Not sure, I would like more information	Emergency Ride Home (Start-Up Costs) Not Interested
Bike Racks/Storage (Up to $500)	Bike Racks/Storage (Up to $500) Interested	Bike Racks/Storage (Up to $500) Not sure, I would like more information	Bike Racks/Storage (Up to $500) Not Interested
Transit Routes and Schedules	Transit Routes and Schedules Interested	Transit Routes and Schedules Not sure, I would like more information	Transit Routes and Schedules Not Interested
Carpool Ridematching Services	Carpool Ridematching Services Interested	Carpool Ridematching Services Not sure, I would like more information	Carpool Ridematching Services Not Interested
Bicycling/Walking Resources (e.g. Maps, Safety Kits)	Bicycling/Walking Resources (e.g. Maps, Safety Kits) Interested	Bicycling/Walking Resources (e.g. Maps, Safety Kits) Not sure, I would like more information	Bicycling/Walking Resources (e.g. Maps, Safety Kits) Not Interested

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* 8. Please provide any additional comments

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* 9. Contact info

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* 10. Email Address

To show our appreciation, you’ve been entered for a chance to WIN 1 of 21 $10 gift cards to Atticus Coffee, Brews Brothers, Cedar Coffee, First Ave Coffee, Indaba Coffee Roasters, Rocket Bakery or Thomas Hammer.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to HR Director/Employer Benefits Personnel at invited worksites, age 18+. Void where prohibited. Deadline to submit survey to be eligible for the prize drawing is July 17, 2026. 21 winner(s) will receive a $10 gift card to a local coffee shop in Downtown Spokane. Odds depend on the number of entries. Sponsored by Commute Smart NW, 1026 W. Broadway, Spokane, WA 99260.