{"656345":{"#nid":"656345","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Options Help Manage the Cost of Commuting","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhether your commute to campus is five minutes or 55, high prices at the gas pump are affecting everyone, and the Georgia Tech community is no exception.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech remains focused on the well-being of students, faculty, and staff \u0026mdash; especially during these very stressful times when many are feeling the substantial impact of rising gas prices.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe know that Georgia Tech thrives only because of hard work and dedication from the entire Yellow Jacket community. And as we all face the uncertainty of the future, we want to assure you that we are here for you.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech is taking a proactive stance now with the resources we have available and is committed to continuing to monitor the situation and adjust our approach as needed. So, multiple units campuswide are collaborating to identify and implement measures that will ease the cost of driving to work.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe recognize this situation is rapidly evolving. While we continue to re-evaluate business operations at Tech and will continue to offer a residential experience for our students, including in-person course delivery, we strongly encourage all employees to explore more immediate alternatives to their daily commutes.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECost-Effective Commuting Options\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHere are a few options with potential cost-savings:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/carpool-rideshare\u0022\u003ECarpool\u0026nbsp;and Rideshare Programs\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tDid you know a Georgia Tech carpool permit costs $100 less than annual individual permits and can be split among carpool members? Visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/carpool-rideshare\u0022\u003Epts.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E to explore carpooling incentives through Georgia Commute Options, Waze Carpool, and even Zipcar.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/regional-transit\u0022\u003EPublic Transportation Discounts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tStudents and employees can purchase discounted monthly transit passes. Employees can purchase their transit passes via payroll deduction for MARTA, GRTA Xpress, CobbLinc, and Gwinnett County Transit. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pts.gatech.edu\/bicycling\u0022\u003EScooters and Bike Sharing Options\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tWhether commuting to campus or navigating when you get here, Georgia Tech is a \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2021\/02\/26\/georgia-tech-receives-bicycle-friendly-university-gold-distinction\u0022\u003EGold Level Bike Friendly University\u003C\/a\u003E and has worked hard to encourage bicycling (or scooting) as a healthy, convenient, and low-cost form of transportation.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/flexwork-employees\u0022\u003EFlexible Work Arrangements\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\tIn addition to telecommuting, consider flextime or working a compressed workweek to help reduce travel time and costs. Discuss your flexible work options with your supervisor. Click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/flexwork-employees\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E for tips that will prepare you for the discussion.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cstrong\u003EPlease Note:\u003C\/strong\u003E Telework approvals are based on management discretion and should be granted based on what best serves students, lessons learned from the past year, and the overall institutional mission. Please work with your manager to determine your most practical teleworking options.\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Ch5\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EShare Your Suggestions\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/h5\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe know uncertainty of any kind is not easy. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide solutions where we can. We want to hear from you: email \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:staffcouncil@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Estaffcouncil@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E or visit \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/staffcouncil.gatech.edu\/engagement-opportunities\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s Staff Council\u0026rsquo;s virtual office hours\u003C\/a\u003E to discuss or share your suggestions.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEmployees are also encouraged to reach out to their HR Business Partner or Unit HR Director to ask questions and share ideas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWhether your commute to campus is five minutes or 55, high prices at the gas pump are affecting everyone, and the Georgia Tech community is no exception.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Whether your commute to campus is five minutes or 55, high prices at the gas pump are affecting everyone, and the Georgia Tech community is no exception. 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