With 18 firms signed on, new plan hopes to improve Charleston-area commutes

A new regional initiative wants to take traffic congestion out of Charleston-area commutes, and some of the largest employers in the Lowcountry have said they’ll back the recommendations.

So far, 18 local organizations and companies have signed onto the “Reboot the Commute” program, including Boeing Co., Roper St. Francis, Benefitfocus Inc. and the Medical University of South Carolina.

The Charleston Regional Development Alliance’s Economic Leadership Council developed an online guide for how employers can cut down on rush-hour traffic by adopting new workplace practices or incentivizing employees to change their commuting choices.

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