Why can students sign up for Relax Rewards, Lute Bucks Rewards, and other Commute Smart prizes?
Many of the benefits of the Commute Smart program (Relax Rewards, Lute Bucks Rewards, etc.) were developed as part of PLU’s mandatory compliance with Washington State’s Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) law (RCW 70.94.521-551). The law, passed in 1991 as part of the state’s Clean Air Act, requires affected employers (such as PLU) to establish programs that encourage employees to find alternatives to drive-alone commuting. The purpose of the CTR law is to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion, and minimize energy consumption. Because the law applies to employees, so too do many of PLU’s benefit programs. There are programs open to commuter students. If students meet the program qualifications, they can receive PLU’s bus pass discount and preferred carpool parking.
