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Cover, Table of Contents, Preface and Acknowledgements
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Chapter 1   Getting started: A commuter options primer
1.1 What are commuter options?
1.2 The business case for commuter options
1.3 Improving commuter options – one step at a time
1.4 Keys to success
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Chapter 2   Program planning
2.1 Establishing roles and responsibilities
2.2 Building partnerships
2.3 Creating an implementation plan
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Chapter 3   Information gathering and program tracking
3.1 Workplace assessment
3.2 Assessment of commuter behaviour and attitudes
3.3 Monitoring, reporting and refining
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Chapter 4   Program support and promotion
4.1 Messaging, branding and identity
4.2 Communicating with employees
4.3 Special events
4.4 Gauranteed ride home
4.5 Other support mechanisms and incentives
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Chapter 5   Active transportation
5.1 Walking, jogging and in-line skating
5.2 Cycling
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Chapter 6   Public transit
6.1 Public transit service
6.2 Public transit access
6.3 Public transit fares
6.4 Public transit information
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Chapter 7   Ridesharing
7.1 Carpooling
7.2 Vanpooling
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Chapter 8   Alternative work arrangements
8.1 Telework
8.2 Compressed work weeks
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Chapter 9   Automobile use
9.1 Fuel-efficient driving
9.2 Alternative fuels
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Chapter 10   Parking management
10.1 Parking supply and pricing
10.2 Preferential parking
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Chapter 11   Local business travel
11.1 Alternatives to driving
11.2 When driving is still the best option
11.3 Travel by visitors and clients
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Appendix A   Summary of key Internet resources
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Appendix B   Local resources and information
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