Cost Calculator for Employers

Number of Employees *Enter the total number of employees at your workplace.

Percentage of Employees Working On-Site *Enter the estimated percentage of employees who regularly work on-site at your workplace.

Average Number of Days Employees Work On-Site Per Week *Enter the average number of days employees work on-site each week.

Estimated Employee Participation Rate *The estimated percentage of eligible employees who may participate in Smart Commute programs or commuting initiatives.

Average One-Way Commute Time (Minutes) *Enter the estimated average one-way commute time for employees, in minutes.

Average Round-Trip Commute Distance (km) *Enter the estimated average round-trip commuting distance for employees, in kilometres.

Monthly Parking Cost per Space ($)Enter the average monthly cost of providing one employee parking space. Enter 0 if parking is free or not provided by your organization.

Advanced Options – Customize Your Estimate

Optional: Adjust these values to further customize your estimate.

Fully Loaded Hourly Labour Cost ($)The estimated hourly cost of an employee, including wages and employer costs such as benefits and payroll expenses.

Expected Shift Away From Solo Driving (%)The estimated percentage of participating employees who may shift some of their commute trips from driving alone to another travel option.

Workplace Efficiency ValueEstimated value associated with potential workplace productivity and efficiency improvements.

Absenteeism ValueEstimated value associated with potential reductions in employee absenteeism.

Parking ValueEstimated value associated with potential reductions in workplace parking demand.

Retention ValueEstimated value associated with potential improvements in employee retention.

Your Estimated Impact

Based on the information provided, here is the potential annual impact for your workplace.

Estimated Annual Employer ValueIllustrative estimate of the potential annual employer value from workplace efficiency, reduced absenteeism, parking savings, and improved employee retention.

Estimated Value Per EmployeeEstimated annual employer value divided by the total number of employees.

Potential Participating EmployeesEstimated number of on-site employees who may participate in Smart Commute programs or commuting initiatives.

Potential Employees Shifting Away From Solo DrivingEstimated number of participating employees who may shift some of their commute trips from driving alone to another travel option.

Potential Parking Spaces ReducedEstimated number of workplace parking spaces that could potentially be reduced based on employees shifting away from solo driving.

Potential Productivity/Efficiency Hours RecoveredIllustrative estimate of annual productivity and efficiency hours potentially recovered through improved commuting outcomes.

Potential CO₂ Emissions Reduced (tonnes/year)Estimated annual reduction in CO₂ emissions based on the potential decrease in solo-driving commute trips.

Important: This calculator provides an illustrative estimate based on the information provided and model assumptions. Actual results will vary based on employee participation, commuting patterns, workplace policies, and implementation.

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Cost Calculator for Employers

Advanced Options – Customize Your Estimate

Optional: Adjust these values to further customize your estimate.

Your Estimated Impact

Based on the information provided, here is the potential annual impact for your workplace.

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