36 Commuter CASH is an innovative approach to combat traffic congestion on U.S. 36.  Jointly funded by 36 Commuting Solutions and a federal CMAQ grant, the program pays U.S. 36 commuters who currently drive solo to work when they choose to "make the switch" and bicycle, carpool, ride transit, telework or walk.  Participants can earn $3/day, as much as $180 over a 90-day pledge period.   

Drive green, earn green.

  • Save money and reduce wear on your vehicle 
  • Earn money each time your choose not to drive solo
  • Relieve stressful commutes
  • Reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality on U.S. 36 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Participants must currently drive alone to work
  • Participants must travel along U.S. 36 (Boulder to Westminster) to get to or from work

Next Steps:

  • Read the Program Requirements and Guidelines
  • Complete the Program Application
  • Log your commutesNotice to participants:  Please do not log any commutes until your application has been approved by 36 Commuting Solutions.  Upon approval, you will receive a "Welcome" email which contains the starting and ending dates to your assigned 90-day pledge period.  Any commutes logged prior to the start date of your 90-day pledge period will not count toward your financial reward.  Thank you.      
  • Click here to learn more about your commute options 

Any questions?  Please contact us at 303-439-8526 or email natalie@36commutingsolutions.org

36 Commuter CASH in the news:
U.S. 36 deal pays to not drive solo
June 19, Rocky Mountain News 
U.S. 36 plan pays cash to commuters
June 19, Denver Post

Drive green, earn green:  Group hopes cash incentives will change commuter habits
June 12, Colorado Business Magazine
Nonprofit launches U.S. 36 mobility program June 11, Boulder Daily Camera

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