Commuter Services of South Central Pennsylvania has unveiled a new website that helps people find commuting alternatives in the Central Pennsylvania area.

The site serves employers and the more than 700,000 commuters in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties.

Commuter Services – launched late in 2004 by the region’s chambers, transit agencies and metropolitan planning organizations – is a coordinated outreach also supported by PennDOT, the Federal Highway Administration and the Department of Environmental Protection.

The PaCommuterServices.com calculator helps commuters determine the cost of driving alone to work. Site visitors can learn about the options and join a confidential database to help identify ridesharing opportunities, including carpools, transit or vanpools.

The Employer Services page details free assistance to employers, such as on-site visits, and tax benefits and options to influence worker commuting choices or increase labor pools.

Site pages describe carpooling, transit, vanpools, teleworking, biking, walking and other options.

Employers and commuters can contact Commuter Services at 1-866-579-RIDE (1-866-579-7433) to receive information as well as by visiting the PA Commuter Services website.

9/23/2005