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Commute Connection and the California Highway Patrol honored I-205
FSP patrol drivers recently at a Driver's Appreciation Breakfast. These
FSP drivers patrol I-205 during heavy commuter travel hours. Each day FSP drivers
rescue scores of motorists who run out of gas, have a flat tire or a
number of other car problems on the freeway. The goal of the FSP program
is to reduce the congestion caused by disabled vehicles on the freeway
and to provide assistance during large construction projects. The
following is a chart of calls FSP has handled in the past eleven months.
According to survey results, 98% of drivers who were assisted by FSP
drivers rated the drivers and their service as Excellent. We continually
receive calls from stranded motorists who are extremely thankful for
this service and the professionalism and helpfulness of the FSP drivers. Commute Connection and the California Highway Patrol would like to thank
the drivers of Mike's Towing for an outstanding job performed under very
dangerous and difficult circumstances.
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AAA IS OFFERING NEW MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT FEE WAIVER FOR COMMUTE
CONNECTION PARTICIPANTS |
Commute Connection is concerned about the safety of our participants who
drive daily. With over 9,000 commuters registered in Commute
Connection's database, we are always looking for ways to commute
safely, as with the Freeway Service Patrol which is a free service
offered by San Joaquin Council of Governments, CalTrans and
California Highway Patrol. Commute Connection is now partnering with AAA to offer our
members AAA
Membership with roadside assistance.
AAA has agreed to waive the one time membership
enrollment fee for all Commute Connection participants. To learn more
about the numerous membership benefits click
HERE. To enroll in AAA Membership click
HERE and use
source code 1402B when registering to receive the
enrollment fee waiver or to speak to our AAA Account Manager call Gregory
Jones at (510) 898-7517 or contact Commute Connection at
CommuteConnection@sjcog.org.
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BIKE TO WORK WEEK
A HUGE SUCCESS!
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Bike to Work Week 2010 was a major success in both Stanislaus
and San Joaquin Counties with nearly 600 cyclists
signing up for
Commute Connection's bike raffle and many residents
opting to pedal to the office, leaving their cars at home for a
day or two. |
| The event, which capped California Bike
to Work Week, and the California Amgen Race featuring some of
the top cyclists in the world, was a reminder that there are
healthy alternatives to driving to work every day. |
Events were held
in
Stockton, Modesto and Tracy promoting Bike to Work Week. Winners of Commute
Connection’s raffle were Kaleb Anderson (pictured) of Stockton and Laurie
French of Modesto. Kaleb, a student at San Joaquin Delta
Community College, was very excited to be the winner of one of
the bicycles. Kaleb cycles to work in Stockton’s Lincoln Center
and was in need of a bike because his brakes were about out and
the soles of his tennis shoes were getting low!
Laurie rode her old bike to work at the City of Modesto. Both
welcomed their new rides! |
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