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Committee hears bill to expand Commute Trip Reduction beyond 6–9 a.m.
Summary
Representative Osman Salahuddin and employer and transit groups told the House Transportation Committee that House Bill 2,307 would modernize Washington’s Commute Trip Reduction program by removing the 6 a.m.–9 a.m. arrival window so more shift workers and nonstandard schedules can access employer commute benefits.
Representative Osman Salahuddin introduced House Bill 2,307 at the House Transportation Committee on Jan. 21, saying the law’s current 6 a.m.–9 a.m. arrival requirement excludes many shift workers and no longer reflects modern schedules.
“This bill provides a simple but important update to our commute trip reduction program,” Salahuddin said, arguing the change would let employers offer transit passes, vanpool…
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