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Partner
Resources
Welcome, Partners!
Take advantage of these program resources to help you develop, implement, organize, manage and improve your internal clean air programs.
For additional resources, that may not be listed, contact the Program Manager.
Outreach Materials
- Clean Air Partners Program Logos – for other formats, contact the Program Manager
- Ozone Action Day Reminder Sign (Word) – reminder sign to post before and on Ozone Days
- OZAD Employee Stickers (pdf) – stickers for action-taking employees to wear on Ozone Days
- Ozone and Health Information (Word) – information on ozone and its impacts on health
- AircheckTX Presentation (ppt) – State of Texas’ Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance program
- AircheckTX Brochure (pdf) – information on vehicle emissions testing through State inspections
- COA’s Do Something! Brochure (pdf) – City of Austin’s public outreach brochure on air quality
- Moving 45 People (Word) – a graphic comparing moving 45 people in various commute modes
- Buy Green, Drive Clean Brochure (pdf) – Austin Energy’s brochure cleaner driving options
CAPP-Specific Tools
- CAPP PowerPoint Presentation – a CAPP basics presentation can be requested from the Program Manager
- CAPP Partners– printable current Partner Membership list
- An Introduction to Partner Emission Reduction Strategies
- CAPP Emission Reduction Strategies and Data Required (Word) – detailed list of emission reduction strategies and their corresponding data required for annual CAPP reporting
- CAPP Employee Commute Survey (Word) – a sample survey for employees to complete that directly correlates to the data required for annual CAPP reporting
- Converting Survey Data for Annual CAPP Reporting (Word) – converting the employee survey result data to the data required for annual CAPP reporting
Additional Employer Resource Files and Documents
- Alternative Work Schedules Presentations (ppt) – pros/cons, assistance and info on alternative work schedules for employees
- Commute Solutions and Let’s Ride Program Presentation (ppt) – info on the Commute Solutions Coalition of Central Texas, commute solutions benefits, and their Let’s Ride training for employer commute solutions programs
- Carpool Incentive Programs (pdf) – an EPA-developed employer resource on incentive programs for employer carpool programs
- Employee Ridematching Form (Word) – an web-based ridematching program form for employees provided by AMD
- Heavy-Duty Vehicle Idling Brochure (pdf) – info on the locally-enforced restrictions on heavy-duty vehicle idling
- COA Teleworking Program Guidance
City of Austin’s guidance on their employee Telework program. - Managing Teleworkers (Word)
- Supervising Teleworkers (Word)
- Selection Guide for Teleworkers (Word)
- Employee Commute Survey Samples
Sample employee commute surveys from various organizations - Best Workplaces for Commuters Sample Survey (pdf)
- Lafayette, CA City Employee Commute Survey (pdf)
- MA Government Employee Commute Survey (Word)
- CAPP-TCEQ Compiled Employee Commute Survey 3/05 (Word)
- Restricted Idling Signs (Word) – COA-developed these signs for employers to purchase and post to restrict vehicle idling
- Telework and Office Sharing Stats (Word) - a list of US teleworking and office sharing statistics provided by the Canadian Telework Association
Employer Resource Links
AirCheckTexas – the state vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program via the DPS website
Association of Commuter Transportation (ACT) – ACT supports individual mobility management professionals and organizational members in their efforts to reduce traffic congestion, conserve energy, and improve air quality. Membership in ACT provides you with resources and support to enhance your experience and effectiveness as a transportation demand management (TDM) professional. From networking and educational events through professional development and government relations, ACT members improve their ability to advance the effectiveness of our transportation system.
Best Workplaces for Commuters - A great resource for employers starting commuter programs. BWC is similar program to the CAPP, but is national with large employers and higher minimum emission reduction requirements. The Employer Resources Page contains a variety of tools and information helpful in employee commute programs. The Employer Toolkit Page contains a long list of tools and examples to help in development, implementation and promotion of new programs within the workplace.
Blue Skyways Collaborative – a partnership of public, environmental non-profit, private industry and government organizations/groups encouraging voluntary air emission reductions in North America’s heartland. The collaborative plans/implements projects using innovations in diesel engines, alternative fuels and renewable energy technologies.
Canadian Telework Association - a non-profit telework association dedicated to promoting telework in Canada that provides a variety of telework program resources, in addition to some US teleworking stats.
City of Austin’s Air Quality Program – COA’s AQ Program site offers a wide range of education, outreach, and resource materials on local air quality and related information.
COA AQ Publications – publications by the City’s AQ Program available to local employers
COA’s Employee Commute Incentives
Clean Cities Program – the US Department of Energy’s national website for the Clean Cities Program, which strives to advance the nation's economic, environmental and energy security by supporting local decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption. Clean Cities has a network of volunteer coalitions, which develop public/private partnerships to promote alternative fuels and advanced vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, and idle reduction.
Central Texas Clean Cities – a Central Texas volunteer coalition that develops public and private partnerships to promote alternative fuels and vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid vehicles, and idle reduction.
Commute Solutions of Central Texas – a coalition of local organizations promoting and educating the benefits of using alternative commute strategies to decrease congestion and improve air quality. CS also provides Let’s Ride! - a free training/assistance program for employers on successfull commute solutions programs
Drive Clean Across Texas Campaign – the nation's first statewide public outreach and education campaign designed to raise awareness and change attitudes about air pollution with a goal is to inspire changes in driving behavior that will help clean up the air in Texas.
Energy Star @ Work - Bring your green to work with Energy Star – a new online tool by the EPA providing workplace energy saving tips for employers and their employees.
EngineOff.org – a site devoted to the locally-enforced limitations on the idling of heavy duty vehicles in Central Texas
EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide – a guide by EPA on the the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicles to meet your needs
IRS Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits (Pub 15-B 2010) – Refer to the Transportation Commuting Benefits section of this page for IRS employer tax benefits information with regard to employee commuting.
Ozone Alert Notifications – To receive email notification of Ozone Alert Days, send a request via email to the CLEAN AIR Force or sign up at www.cleanairforce.org. If you are the Employee Transportation Coordinator or the CAPP contact for your employer, please sign up and distribute these alerts to your employees or members.
State Energy and Conservation Office of Texas (SECO) - SECO helps Texas make the most of domestic energy, reduce state and local government energy costs and promote cost-effective clean energy technologies. SECO's mission is to maximize energy efficiency while protecting the environment.
- SECO Employer Energy Savings Information – tax credits, savings tips/providers, etc.
- SECO Useful Energy Links and Resources
The Telework Exchange – a public-private partnership demonstrating the value of teleworking and serving the emerging educational and communication requirements of the Federal teleworker community. The site facilitates communication among Federal teleworkers, telework managers, and IT professionals.
Telecommute Connecticut – a great resource with a plan to outline a proposal to implement a program and more.