San Diego Association of Governments RideLink program saves money and air quality

San Diego Association of Governments -- SANDAG’s RideLink program assists employers and commuters with alternative transportation to and from work—helping QUALCOMM win a 2nd place raking in EPA’s Best Workplaces for Commuters Program.

Economic Benefits: In fiscal 2006, RideLink estimates that it prevented nearly 2 million commuting trips, saving more than $50 million in fuel costs, reduced travel delays and other benefits.

Global Warming Benefits: The reduced vehicle travel avoided 125 million pounds of carbon dioxide pollution.

SOURCE: Environment California