Champions Archive

2010 Champions

 

College of Staten Island, CUNY

College of Staten Island (Staten Island) is a four-year, senior college of The City University of New York. The College of Staten Island (CSI) provides a free carpool matching service for students and faculty, allowing for easy ridesharing. They also run a free shuttle bus, provide pre-tax transit benefits to employees and even offered free metro cards to anyone willing to learn more about alternative commutes at a special alternative transportation fair in November 2009.

Grand Hyatt, New York

Grand Hyatt, New York (New York City) is a part of the Hyatt Hotels Corporation located in midtown Manhattan. Grand Hyatt New York is encouraging its employees to green their commutes – Over 20 employees pledged they would ride their bike to work if they had a place to station them. Hotel management recently purchased bike racks and will be tracking the results once warmer temperature hits the NYC area. They also held two Transportation Days in October 2009 where employees could come learn ways to reduce their vehicle miles travelled. Grand Hyatt New York also communicates about Clean Air NY updates on their Facebook page and by email alerts to associates.

Voila Bakeries

Voila Bakeries (Brooklyn) is a bakery that produces over 300 different gourmet items using only the finest and freshest ingredients. In June 2009, Voila Bakeries held a special transportation fair where employees could come learn about ways to change their driving habits in favor of cleaner air. They also offer pre-tax transit benefits to all employees.