In one of many initiatives governments are putting in place to encourage people to reduce their carbon footprint, the city of Atlanta is offering toll credits to commuters who take public transportation or carpool to work. Essentially this means you could get paid if you help to lessen traffic congestion on the Interstate 85. It would really just be a bonus that less cars mean less air pollution.
For taking public transit, commuters can earn up to $60 every six months in toll credits if they connect their bus pass with their Peach Pass. The Peach Pass is an electronic toll collection mechanism. While registration for the transit scheme is closed, carpool toll credits are available.
Bus Incentive Programs
Atlanta Commuters Can Earn Toll Credits for Riding Public Transporation
Trend Themes
1. Carbon Footprint Reduction - Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative solutions and services that incentivize individuals to reduce their carbon footprint.
2. Public Transportation Integration - Potential for companies to create technologies and platforms that seamlessly integrate public transportation systems with toll collection mechanisms.
3. Traffic Congestion Solutions - Disruptive innovation possibilities exist for companies to develop novel approaches and technologies to alleviate traffic congestion on major highways.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - Transportation companies can explore partnerships with toll collection agencies and public transit authorities to create integrated solutions for commuters.
2. Technology - Technology firms have opportunities to develop smart toll collection systems and platforms that integrate with public transportation passes.
3. Environmental Services - Environmental service providers can leverage on the trend to offer carbon footprint monitoring and reduction programs for individuals and organizations.