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Offers Innovative Commuter Benefits to Improve Traffic
and Air Quality in the Washington Area
Washington, DC, August 27, 2001 - ICF Consulting announced
today that its Washington, D.C., office has joined the Commuter
Choice Leadership Initiative (CCLI), a voluntary business-government
partnership that promotes employer-provided commuter benefits.
The national program was developed to improve traffic flow
and air quality by encouraging U.S. companies to offer employees
alternatives to driving to work alone.
By participating in the initiative, ICF Consulting has earned
the designation "Commuter
Choice Employer" (Note: The name changed to "Best
Workplace for Commuters" in July 2003.), a mark of excellence
for environmentally and employee friendly companies. ICF Consulting
is the first employer in Washington, D.C., to join the initiative.
Seven hundred employees at ICF Consulting are covered by the
new commuter benefits, which will reduce traffic and air congestion
in the area. ICF Consulting will offer its employees a variety
of commuting options including transit subsidies, guaranteed
rides home when needed for users of public transit or car
pools, and promotion and support of alternative commuting,
e.g., biking, walking, car pooling.
"Not only does ICF Consulting advise clients on many of the
issues addressed in the Commuter Choice Leadership Initiative,
but this offers an outstanding opportunity for our firm to
carry out its commitment to the environment and the community.
And, our participation rates in the initiative confirm that
employees see the provision of commuting options as a valuable
benefit," said Sudhakar Kesavan, ICF Consulting Chairman and
CEO.
A Commuter Choice Employer with 1,000 employees can take 175
cars off the road annually, saving nearly 44,000 gallons of
gasoline and reducing global warming emissions by 420 metric
tons. The same employer also can save participating employees
$13,000 in taxes and $160,000 in gasoline, parking, and vehicle
costs each year.
Companies that offer employees commuting options report improved
employee recruiting, job satisfaction, and retention. A recent
study showed that 8 of 10 employees would use commuter benefits
if they were offered in their work place.
"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) commends ICF
Consulting for doing their part by becoming a Commuter Choice
Employer," said Margo T. Oge, Director of EPA's Office of
Transportation and Air Quality. "Offering great commuter benefits
for employees improves our communities and our environment,
as well as our economy. Commuter Choice Employers are models
of environmental leadership."
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ICF International (Nasdaq: ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in the energy, environment, transportation, social programs, defense, and homeland security markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from analysis and design through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 1,800 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF’s Web site is http://www.icfi.com.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Douglas Beck
1.703.934.3820
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