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How About Some Pizza to go with that Carpool?
Spectrumotion has been
assisting commuters find an easier way to get to their jobs in the Irvine
Spectrum for more than 18 years. In
that time, we have learned the most effective method of informing commuters
about our free service and the commute options available to them is to meet
with them in person. We have also
found that many more commuters are interested in some form of ridesharing
than you would ever imagine. By
bringing the information to them and addressing their questions and concerns
face to face, they realize how easy it is to get started and how much they
can benefit from it.
Over the years, we have visited literally hundreds of
Irvine Spectrum employers. From
rideshare fairs, employee meetings and health and wellness fairs to dedicated
Spectrumotion events, we have attended
almost every type of special employee get-together. We would love to visit your company
too. Even if we’ve visited you before,
a yearly visit may be beneficial so that your new employees can get up to
speed.
As an added incentive to your employees, we routinely
visit employers first thing in the morning or around noon and provide a free
breakfast snack or pizza lunch to those who stop by and register to receive a
Personal Commute Profile - this is our analysis of an individual’s commute
with all their commute options identified.
We present potential carpool partners, vanpools that serve their home
area, appropriate train and bus service and even bike and walking routes for
those that live close enough. Everyone
that signs up also gets to spin our new “Wheel of Motion” for a chance to win
a prize on the spot.
Why not have us visit your
company? We do all the work and you
will be surprised by how many of your employees and coworkers are
interested. To schedule a visit,
contact Lea Gould at (949) 72-SHARE
(727-4273). Žv
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2004 California Rideshare Week a Huge Success
With Spectrumotion
offering Irvine Spectrum
Center gift certificates to
employers for distributing information to their employees, California
Rideshare Week was the most successful in recent memory. Thirteen Irvine Spectrum employers
distributed the information about prizes that could be won by commuters who
pledged to rideshare during the week of October 4 – 8, 2004.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) provided the information
which told commuters how to begin ridesharing and how to register to
win. In a random drawing of those
thirteen companies, Liebert Corporation won a $500 gift certificate and
Motorcycle Industry Council won a $250 gift certificate, both good at any
store or restaurant at the Irvine Spectrum
Center.
As a result of this effort, 15 lucky Irvine Spectrum
commuters who registered actually won prizes!
Prizes ranged from two $250 shopping sprees to retail gift
certificates and even free Metrolink tickets.
Of course, everyone who shares a ride wins, whether during Rideshare
Week or any day. Ridesharing saves
time, money and can reduce the stress associated with commuting. Congratulations to all the winners.
If you were unable to participate this year, don’t
worry. California Rideshare Week is an
annual event and we would be glad to provide you with information about how
to participate in 2005. Call us at (949) 72-SHARE (727-4273) for all the
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Orange County Bus
Fares Increase
Effective January
2, 2005, the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) increased bus
fares for the first time in nearly 14 years.
All fare categories increased including ACCESS and
senior/disabled. Follow the link http://www.octa.net
for more information and new rates or call OCTA at 714-636-RIDE. Žv
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Upcoming Events
Jan 21
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Lending Tree/
Home Loan Center
Spectrumotion On-Site
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January 2nd
OCTA Fare increase
Go to article
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April 22, 2005
Earth Day
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May 16-20,
2005
Bike to Work Week
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Coming in May!
Commute Survivor
(check out last
year’s winners)
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Spectrumotion
Who?
Spectrumotion is a private, nonprofit association formed to
assist commuters to Irvine Spectrum. We are funded by the property owners in
Irvine Spectrum much the same way a homeowners association is in a
residential community. That’s how we can offer all our services to commuters
and employers free of charge.
Spectrumotion provides a variety of free services including
carpool matching, vanpool formation and incentives, Metrolink commuter rail
information and incentives, OCTA bus information and incentives and an
Emergency Ride Home Program. To view our complete list of commuter and
employer services, log on to our website at www.72share.com.
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Irvine Spectrum Employers Shine at Mercury Mobility
Awards
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) held the
first annual Mercury Mobility Awards lunch on November 10 at the Disneyland
Hotel in Anaheim to recognize the
outstanding accomplishments of Orange
County employers and commuters who
are committed to making a difference for improved air quality and less
traffic congestion in our region.
Irvine Spectrum employers were well represented, receiving
two major awards. Liebert Corporation
received the Mercury Mobility Award for Outstanding Employer Participation in
California Rideshare Week in recognition of the fact that more than 13
percent of their employees registered to rideshare for the promotion. In addition, a special Rideshare Program of
the Year Mercury Mobility Award was presented by Spectrumotion
to Option One Mortgage Corporation. Option One offers their employees a
comprehensive rideshare incentive package that includes a financial incentive
of up to $125 per month. Other awards
included the Chairman’s Award, Innovative Rideshare Week Campaign,
Outstanding Commuter and Employer Transportation Coordinator of the Year.
A keynote address was delivered by Gary Miller,
Representative of the 42nd Congressional District with Pat Haslam, local radio personality, acting as Master of
Ceremonies.
Spectrumotion would like
to congratulate all the award winners especially Liebert Corporation and
Option One Mortgage. As always, Spectrumotion
stands ready to assist any commuter or employer who would like to become
involved in this very worthy cause.
Who knows, you may be one of the award winners next year. Contact us at (949) 72-SHARE (727-4273) to
get started today. Žv
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