Napa Valley Forward: Free Coffee, Gift Cards, More

NAPA VALLEY, CA — A new commute program is underway to encourage workers in the Napa Valley to use alternate methods of transportation to get to work. Napa Valley Forward aims to provide employer-focused incentives for employees who carpool, vanpool, ride public transit and walk or bicycle to work.

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission partnered with Napa Valley Vineyards and Visit Napa Valley in the launch Monday of Napa Valley Forward. Informational events are scheduled through mid-March in the Napa Valley for workers to learn more about Napa Valley Forward.

Workers who enroll in Napa Valley Forward can receive subsidies and other incentives to change their usual solo-driving commute.

Incentives to enroll in Napa Valley Forward include a Clipper card equal to a 31-day VINE transit bus system pass or $50 gas cards for registered carpools.

Participants who log commute trips on the Napa Valley Forward website can earn free coffee, gift cards and vouchers to local businesses and earn extra rewards for those who walk or bike to work.

A partnership with Lyft called a Guaranteed Ride Home will be available in case of emergency or unscheduled overtime, and participating employees can use the guaranteed rider program up to four times a year with a maximum fare coverage of $125 per Lyft ride.

Workers can enroll in Napa Valley Forward through participating employers, currently 17 of them. Napa Valley Forward's use of Luum commuter benefits software allows participants to enroll in English and Spanish.

"We're excited to bring state-of-the-art commute management technology to Napa Valley so employees can take advantage of flexible, fun and cost-saving commute options," said Nicola Szibbo, MTC Program Manager for Napa Valley Forward.

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