Issues and eggs 3.21.12 (v3)

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Founded in 2005, HomeAway, Inc., is the world’s leading online marketplace of vacation rentals.

Today HomeAway employs nearly 1,000 vacation enthusiasts in 21 offices around the world.

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Green Mission Statement

• Sustainably constructed offices in urban areas with existing infrastructure

• Renewable energy

• Local vendors and providers

• Eco-friendly/ recycled products

• Alternative transportation

• Recycling

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HomeAway is built upon the appreciation of the irreplaceable qualities of home. This foundation guides all we do, including our promise to protect the one home shared by all – Earth.

World Headquarters

Our award-winning, Gold LEED certified headquarters building was constructed in large part with recycled and reclaimed materials and utilizes intelligently designed lighting control sensors, low-flow fixtures, and renewable solar and wind energy.

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Austin Offices

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Downtown5th and Lamar5th and Baylor

SoCoPenn Field - South Congressand yes… we just keep on growing.

Strategy Encouraging employees to explore

alternative means of commuting

• Promote HomeAway’s Green Mission Statement

• Alleviate strain on limited parking resources

• Encourage an active and community-oriented

employee base

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Promoting alternative transportation

1. Zero emission commutes• Walk• Bike, Skateboard, etc

2. Low emission commutes• Mass transit• Rideshare• Smart car• Scooter, motorcycle

3. Other• Combined commutes, partial commutes• Work from home

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Strategy

Strategy1. Subsidize low emission commutes

• Free and discounted parking for eco-friendly vehicles• Discounted mass transit passes• Pre-tax transportation fringe benefits• Employee discounts at local alt-transport businesses

2. Provide resources• Bike storage• Showers & changing rooms• Guaranteed ride home

3. Inform employees• Internal wiki pages• Mobile app recommendations• Informational emails• Events

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Mass Transit Deeply discounted CapMetro passes are available for employees at all Austin offices.

$5 $5

How accessible are we?

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• Changing rooms and showers• Bike lockers

• 32 at HQ 12 additional by eom

• 20 at Penn Field

• Bike racks• Rental bicycles• Bike pumps,

repair supplies

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Bicycling

Rideshare• Sign-up is available on our internal wiki page.

• Employees are responsible for organizing and maintaining their own shared commutes.

Low emission vehiclesHomeAway provides free & discounted covered

parking for low emission vehicles

• Scooters

• Motorcycles

• Smart Cars

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Short Trips & Errands1. HomeAway rental bicycles2. Mass transit3. car2go

Employee Discounts

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• Encourage employees to try alternative commutes

• Connect us to local businesses and the community

Events

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• Alternative Transportation Fairs

• Cap Metro Lunch ‘n Learn Sessions

• Coming soon: Bike Month

Employees opting out of a parking spot:

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That’s a 15% increase from Aug’10 to Aug’11.

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TJ Taylor

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UI Designer

"It can be difficult to get outside with work and a family. Cycling and the light rail have made that possible... It's nice having fresh air to start and end the day."

George Luc

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Product Program Manager

“I haven’t tried kayaking to work yet, but it’s next on my list.”