EXPLORE YOUR COMMUTE OPTIONS

Welcome to the ACHD BEST Program website! For the most up to date commuter news, resources, and events see below.

EARN MONTHLY E-GIFTCARDS
How you ask? By tracking your green work commutes!
(bike, walk, vanpool, transit, carpool, telework)

WHERE TO START

  1. Sign up or log into the ACHD network on Share the Ride Idaho.

  2. Track your trips (Watch this quick video & learn how to track your trips)

  3. Redeem rewards & earn your e-giftcards!


FREE TRANSIT PASS
That’s right, all ACHD employees have access to a free system-wide transit pass. Please contact Commuteride and we’ll get you squared away.


ANNUAL LUNCHEON
Green commuters who have logged 60% of the year are invited to our
celebration luncheon.

All those who qualified for our luncheon have a chance to win
the Commuter of the Year title. This individual will receive $300
and 1 day of PTO.


Get to Know Your Commute Options

VANPOOL
If you are interested in learning more about our vanpools or want to start/join a vanpool, please let us know! Vanpools can serve any of ACHD’s locations and any work shift,
as long as there are enough riders and drivers.

Do you live in the Nampa/Meridian area? Van #324 is looking for riders!
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm | Monthly fare: $65
Pick up: Crunch Fitness (E. Exchange Way) + Ten Mile Park & Ride Lot | Drop off: HQ (Adams)
Drivers: Drivers: Nicole Stern & Bradley Bean


CARPOOL
Riding to work with a colleague is not only fun, it reduces your gas bill, costly wear and tear on your vehicle, and puts that money right back in your pocket. Research shows that socializing during a commute is directly associated with positivity and happiness, too. Win-win! Ask around the office/yard or find a carpool partner here.

BIKING AND WALKING
Those who bike or walk to work enjoy daily exercise and time to clear their minds before and after work. ACHD is actively working to make biking and walking to work easier and more attractive - including recent bike storage improvements with parking, installed a permanent fix-it station at HQ and showers with access to bike repair tools/materials, and upcoming improvements to the ramp and gated entry to bike storage at HQ.
Find a bike/walk route here.

 

BUS
FREE transit pass for all ACHD employees. (includes all VRT fixed and on-demand bus routes)
Reach out to Commuteride to set up your pass. Find a bus route here.

TELEWORK
ACHD’s work from home policy allows some team members to telework. Ask your direct supervisor about your telework policy. Working from home helps our community by reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality. But working from home also helps you! Put time back in your day, money back in your pocket, and leave your stressful commute in the dust.


This Month: Go by Transit!

Thinking about taking the bus to work? Here’s your cheat sheet - including first/last mile considerations to HQ and Orchard offices.

Click the images below to see full size route maps: