Contact: Capitol Rideshare 100 N. 15th Ave. Suite 305 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602.542.RIDE [email protected]CapitolRideshare.az.gov Rideshare Review A bimonthly publication from Capitol Rideshare July/August 2019 Seeking nominees for the 2019 Clean Air Awards! Capitol Rideshare will nominate employees who are dedicated alternate mode users for Valley Metro’s annual awards Each year, Valley Metro hosts a Clean Air Awards campaign culminating in an awards ceremony that celebrates October as Rideshare month. This year ’s awards ceremony takes place on October 30. Capitol Rideshare has participated in the com- petition, nominating state employees for various categories that recognize their dedi- cation to travel reduction and improving air quality. The honorees have significantly reduced air pollution and traffic congestion by supporting clean air programs and encouraging the use of alternative modes of transportation, including carpool, vanpool, bus, light rail, telework, biking and walking. State employees who were among recent winners include April Perkins of the Ari- zona Department of Administration (outstanding commuter, multi-modal user), Mi- chael Sanders of the Arizona Department of Transportation (outstanding commuter, bicyclist or walker), and Fred Hendrix of the Arizona Department of Corrections (outstanding commuter, carpool or vanpool). Their stories were published in the No- vember/December 2017 issue of Rideshare Review. Thomas Betlach, the former director of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), was hon- ored last year for outstanding leadership. During his nine-year tenure leading AHCCCS, the agency consistently met the state’s mandated goal of reducing em- ployee drive-alone commutes to no more than 60 percent. Do you know a dedicated carpooler? Are you a diehard bus rider? Capitol Rideshare is reaching out to state agencies to recommend employees for the 2019 awards. The categories for outstanding commuter include: Bus or Light Rail Rider, Carpooler or Vanpooler, Bicyclist or Walker, and Multi-modal Commuter (uses at least two alter- native transportation modes or a unique mode to commute). Capitol Rideshare also would like to hear if there is a leader who has shown outstanding support of the or- ganization’s travel reduction program and/or clean air projects, or led by example. Nominees should have an interesting and/or compelling story related to their com- mute (i.e., has your alternate mode use allowed you to develop a lasting friendship through your commute?). April Perkins shared her story about her multi-modal com- mute that included biking and busing to school with her 12-year-old daughter before heading to work on light rail! Valley Metro will announce the finalists ahead of the ceremony. Nominees who are finalists will attend the awards ceremony and luncheon at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio in October. Staff will work with nominees to craft an interesting nomination; nomi- nees must be willing to work with staff on the nomination. Please send your nomi- nations to [email protected] by August 16.
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Contact: Capitol Rideshare 100 N. 15th Ave. Suite 305 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602.542.RIDE [email protected] CapitolRideshare.az.gov
Rideshare Review A bimonthly publication from Capitol Rideshare
July/August 2019
Seeking nominees for the 2019 Clean Air Awards!
Capitol Rideshare will nominate employees who are dedicated alternate
mode users for Valley Metro’s annual awards
Each year, Valley Metro hosts a Clean Air Awards campaign culminating in an
awards ceremony that celebrates October as Rideshare month. This year’s awards
ceremony takes place on October 30. Capitol Rideshare has participated in the com-
petition, nominating state employees for various categories that recognize their dedi-
cation to travel reduction and improving air quality. The honorees have significantly
reduced air pollution and traffic congestion by supporting clean air programs and
encouraging the use of alternative modes of transportation, including carpool,
vanpool, bus, light rail, telework, biking and walking.
State employees who were among recent winners include April Perkins of the Ari-
zona Department of Administration (outstanding commuter, multi-modal user), Mi-
chael Sanders of the Arizona Department of Transportation (outstanding commuter,
bicyclist or walker), and Fred Hendrix of the Arizona Department of Corrections
(outstanding commuter, carpool or vanpool). Their stories were published in the No-
vember/December 2017 issue of Rideshare Review. Thomas Betlach, the former
director of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), was hon-
ored last year for outstanding leadership. During his nine-year tenure leading
AHCCCS, the agency consistently met the state’s mandated goal of reducing em-
ployee drive-alone commutes to no more than 60 percent.
Do you know a dedicated carpooler? Are you a diehard bus rider? Capitol Rideshare
is reaching out to state agencies to recommend employees for the 2019 awards. The
categories for outstanding commuter include: Bus or Light Rail Rider, Carpooler or
Vanpooler, Bicyclist or Walker, and Multi-modal Commuter (uses at least two alter-
native transportation modes or a unique mode to commute). Capitol Rideshare also
would like to hear if there is a leader who has shown outstanding support of the or-
ganization’s travel reduction program and/or clean air projects, or led by example.
Nominees should have an interesting and/or compelling story related to their com-
mute (i.e., has your alternate mode use allowed you to develop a lasting friendship
through your commute?). April Perkins shared her story about her multi-modal com-
mute that included biking and busing to school with her 12-year-old daughter before
heading to work on light rail!
Valley Metro will announce the finalists ahead of the ceremony. Nominees who are
finalists will attend the awards ceremony and luncheon at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio
in October. Staff will work with nominees to craft an interesting nomination; nomi-
nees must be willing to work with staff on the nomination. Please send your nomi-
mediately, in writing, to your human resources liaison.
If replacing, follow up with
HR to ensure your missing pass has been replaced.
Department of Environmental Quality offers repair assistance
for vehicles that fail emissions testing; restrictions apply
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), the agency charged with leading the state’s
compliance with the Clean Air Act, has a voluntary vehicle repair program that provides financial assistance
to owners of eligible vehicles that have failed emissions testing. The funds must be used to help pay the cost
of repairs at an ADEQ-approved repair facility; vehicle owners are required to contribute a $150 co-pay to-
ward repairs. Currently, the financial assistance is capped at $550 for gas-powered vehicles and $1,000 for
heavy duty diesel vehicles. As of July 2019, ADEQ has distributed more than $775,00 to help repair more
than 2,000 vehicles in order to meet the emissions requirements.
A vehicle may qualify for the voluntary vehicle repair program if it:
Has been registered in Maricopa County or Pima County for the last 12 months and has not been unregis-
tered for more than 60 days.
Was manufactured in or before 2007 (12 years or older).
Failed an emissions test less than 60 days prior to your vehicle registration expiring.
Is not a motor home, motorcycle, salvage vehicle or a fleet vehicle.
Emission control system has not been tampered with, removed or disabled, in whole or in part.
Owner has not received previous program assistance within the last 12 months.
Car owners whose vehi-
cles fail emissions test-
ing should request to
speak with an emissions
testing station manager
to verify eligibility re-
quirements and apply for
the program.
Mowing Down Pollution: Receive a voucher to
replace gasoline mowers and lawn equipment
In an effort to improve air quality and reduce air pollution produced by gas-
oline-powered lawn and garden equipment, the Maricopa County Air Qual-
ity Department (MCAQD), in partnership with the Arizona Department of
Environmental Quality (ADEQ), created the Mowing Down Pollution Pro-
gram. This lawn and garden equipment replacement program, which is
available to residents of Maricopa County, provides up to $200 in vouchers
towards the purchase of a new electric or battery-powered lawn mower and
one lawn and garden device when the old working gasoline-powered equip-
ment is recycled. In 2018, MCAQD recycled nearly 900 lawn mowers, re-
ducing 23 tons of pollution. MCAQD has 1,600 lawn mower vouchers and
1,000 vouchers for lawn and garden equipment available this season.
The program encourages the use of clean electric or battery-powered lawn and garden equipment rather than gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment to aid in the reduction of air pollution year round. To learn more
about the program, visit cleanairmakemore.com/lawn.