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Clean Commute Options is a non-profit FREE program available to all those in Michigan who are commuting into, or within, the Greater Lansing Region including Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties.

Formed in 2006 through the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) with Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Funds (CMAQ), the Clean Commute Options Program educates the community on air quality issues and all of the alternatives to driving alone. A free commute matching service is available to those looking for potential carpool or vanpool matches, as well as providing information on bus, bike and walking options.

The Clean Commute program also administers and markets various incentive programs including the Emergency Ride Home (ERH) service available to all those who share the ride at least three days per week. Parking incentives are offered for many participating employers and employees, including free parking for vanpools, discounted carpool parking, preferred parking spaces, etc. Bicyclists are offered options such as putting their bike on the bus, bike buddy matching services, commuter tax benefits, and Tri-County bicycle maps.

The program relies on community support and partnerships to assist with marketing and increasing participation. The Clean Commute Options Program receives 80 percent of its funding from (CMAQ) funds. However, the organization can only receive the federal grant money after 20 percent in matching funds have been raised.