For Immediate Release

Contact: James Paxson, General Manager
Hacienda Owners Association
(925) 734-6500

PLEASANTON, Calif. — Hacienda has once again been named one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters in 2023 for offering exceptional employee-provided commuter benefits that meet the National Standard of Excellence criteria. “Hacienda is one of the top locations in the nation named as a Best Site for Commuters," said Julie Bond, Program Manager, Best Workplaces for Commuters. "They provide outstanding commuter benefits that help positively impact commutes to and from their site."

Hacienda has been repeatedly recognized under the Best Workplaces for Commuters program as a Best Site. Locations so designated must provide a suite of commuting benefits to a specific area and collection of businesses and, in Hacienda's case, residential communities as well. “We are pleased to have received this recognition again in 2023,” noted James Paxson, Hacienda's general manager. “We continually look for ways that we can exceed the national standard of excellence originally promulgated by the US EPA as a way of demonstrating our commitment to helping our employees and residents with their commute. Whether it is trips to work, from home, to school, for recreation or whatever purpose, we believe that our employees and residents have a fundamentally better working and living experience as a result of these programs. This year's list announcement included an unprecedented number of participants which shows the continued importance of these programs and the value that is placed on their availability. We look forward to continuing our work in this area.”

The Best Workplaces for Commuters program offers designated organizations access to a range of support services to assess and promote non-driving commuting of employees, including organizational assessment and implementation tool-kits, web-based tools and webinars, staff training, and information exchange. “We are extremely proud about our progressive commuter benefit program that saves employees time, money and stress,” said Julie Bond, Program Manager, Best Workplaces for Commuters. “Excellent commuter benefit programs may reward these companies not just with a national designation, but buoys workplace productivity, customer loyalty and brand recognition in an increasingly competitive marketplace.”

About Hacienda's Award Winning Commute Program

Guided by the conviction that transportation alternatives are essential to meeting the needs of today’s workforce, Hacienda has crafted one of the most comprehensive commute service programs available. The wide range of free and convenient offerings include access to local and inter-regional transit and shuttles with rail and bus amenities incorporated into the design of the development, incentives for new riders trying commute alternatives, preferential parking for rideshare and rideshare assistance, an emergency ride home, a library of commuting resources, pedestrian and biking facilities, and centralized commute information services.

About Best Workplaces for Commuters

Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) is the national authority on recognizing and assisting workplaces that provide exceptional commuter benefits to employees. More than a recognition program, BWC provides the necessary assistance to create and sustain employer-provided commuter benefit programs, and offers recognition and tailored support for employers, universities, and sites. The program is hosted by the National Institute for Congestion Relief (NICR) at the University of South Florida with support from the Florida Department of Transportation. For more information, contact jmbond@usf.edu or visit www.bestworkplaces.org. 

About Center for Urban Transportation Research

The Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida, established in 1988, is an internationally recognized resource for policymakers, transportation professionals and the public. CUTR provides high quality, objective expertise in the form of insightful research, in-depth policy analysis, comprehensive training and education and effective technical assistance that translates directly into benefits for CUTR’s project sponsors. CUTR’s faculty of more than 37 full-time researchers and 57 students, combines academic knowledge and extensive “real world” experience in developing innovative, implementable solutions for all modes of transportation. The multidisciplinary research faculty includes experts in economics, planning, engineering, public policy and geography. CUTR logs $21 million per year in expenditures through contracts and grants to support its research, education, training and technical assistance missions. CUTR is home to the National Institute of Congestion Reduction. In 2020, CUTR was competitively selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation as the national university transportation center focused on congestion. Visit CUTR online at: www.cutr.usf.edu.

Contact Information

Hacienda Owners Association
4305 Hacienda Drive, Suite 330, Pleasanton, California  94588-2738
(925) 734-6500 phone     (925) 734-6501 fax
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