About Commuter Services
The Outreach Arm of the I-494 Corridor Commission
We encourage sustainable commute options to those who live or work in our member cities: Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, and Richfield.
Our Impact
Commuter Services is one of five Transportation Management Organizations (TMOs) in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. Our staff works closely with employers to promote alternatives to the drive-alone commute.
5,500+
In a typical year over 5,500 drive alone commuters switch to using a sustainable commute mode after receiving customized assistance from Commuter Services.
56,000,000
Resulting in an estimated 56 million vehicle miles avoided as a direct result of Commuter Services outreach.
1,161,692
It takes 1,161,692 mature trees to reduce the same amount of CO2 emissions.
Our Mission
Commuter Services’ mission is to mitigate traffic congestion and air pollution along the I-494 corridor by encouraging the use of alternative transportation options. These include:
Staff
Commuter Services staff helps employers, commuters, and residents in our member cities.
Michelle Leonard
Communications and Outreach Manager
Phone: 952.405.9425
Email: mleonard@494corridor.org
Frequently Asked Questions
How are you funded?
We are locally funded by our member cities who pay $0.58 per resident per city. We use the local money to match a federal grant for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ). The state of MN has also given us support.
Are you a non-profit?
Technically we are a government Joint Powers Organization and we are not for profit.
