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Commute Alternatives promotes the use of sustainable transportation modes such as carpooling, vanpooling, riding transit, walking, bicycling, and teleworking. Our mission is to reduce traffic congestion and automobile emissions while optimizing the use of the existing transportation infrastructure in the Monterey Bay region. If you would like information regarding commute alternatives in San Benito County, click here. For Santa Cruz, click here. Commute Alternatives is a program of AMBAG, assisting individuals who live or work in Monterey County and are seeking a sustainable alternative transportation method. Additionally, we help organizations develop and implement alternative commute programs for their employees and establish successful incentive programs that encourage the use of sustainable transportation modes. The best thing about Commute Alternatives is that our services are absolutely FREE. Carpool Carpooling is a sure way to reduce the stress and hassle of commuting to work. For those interested in seeking a carpool arrangement, we can provide you with an online list of people with similar commutes who are also interested in ridesharing.   Vanpool Vanpooling is another easy and cost effective option for commuters who travel 40 or more round-trip miles per day. We can provide you with an online list of people with similar commutes and information about starting a new vanpool.   Transit Transit is relaxing and reliable. Onboard the bus you'll have time to read, daydream, or catch up on sleep. Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) provides bus service in Monterey County. See the MST website for schedule and fare information or request a printed bus schedule from Commute Alternatives.   Bike Bicycling is a way to get to work or to your carpool pick-up point, run errands, or go on family outings. Many people find commutes less than 5 miles to be an ideal distance for bicycling.   Walk Walking can be an easy and efficient way to get to work and stay fit at the same time. Of all the ways to get to work, there's a convenient and reliable form of transportation that is often overlooked: your own two feet. Walking can be a great commute choice for short distances, or as part of a longer commute. And whether you walk to work once a week or every day, it's a relaxing, easy, and inexpensive choice.   Telework Teleworking involves working part- or full-time from a location other than your normal worksite, whether it is from your home or a satellite telework center close to home. Click here to request information about teleworking or how to involve your employer with a telework program.

AITS, inc. has been providing professional chauffeured transportation services for over 20 years. Family-owned and operated, AITS has always kept the goal of providing the highest quality of service at the forefront of its business. Our full line of services includes tours, airport transportation, golf transfers, special occasions, weddings, corporate dine-arounds and large conferences and events. AITS has extensive experience working with groups of all sizes from airport pick-ups to full service transportation for large tournaments and events such as the AT&T Pro Am Golf Tournament, the U.S. Open Golf Tournament and many other major corporate events. Wedding Transportation Let our transportation experts help make your planning easier by working with you on your wedding party and guest transportation. We have extensive experience with wedding day transportation from vans to transport guests to limousines for the bridal parties we can help you each step of the way. Special Occasions Give any occasion that special touch with a chauffeured vehicle. Reserve a limousine or sedan for your next dinner out. Or get a group together for a sporting event, wine tour or a special shopping excursion. Ask our knowledgeable staff about local points of interest to help you in your planning. Airport Transportation AITS provides chauffeured airport transportation to the following airports and ports: Burbank, CA Monterey, CA Los Angeles, CA Oxnard, CA Port of Los Angeles Port of San Francisco Santa Barbara, CA San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA

Energy Efficient Travel

Amtrak welcomed aboard more than 25.4 million passengers during Fiscal Year 2005, representing the third straight year of record ridership growth. During FY05, Amtrak used fewer gallons of diesel fuel than in FY04, thanks to improved operating practices and conservation measures.

Despite carrying more passengers on more trains, Amtrak reduced its diesel fuel use by about 3.2 million gallons or 5% in FY 2005. This was achieved by reducing the number of locomotives and by instituting national fuel conservation practices. Total diesel fuel use was 66.6 million gallons in FY 2005. Through conservation, Amtrak is using 10% less diesel fuel, but the cost has increased by $43 million in two years.

Amtrak Fuel Facts

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has reported that Amtrak - on an energy consumed per passenger-mile basis - is 18 percent more energy efficient than commercial airlines. According to DOE's Transportation Energy Data Book, Amtrak energy intensity was 2,935 British Thermal Units (BTUs) per passenger-mile and commercial airlines were 3,587. Commuter rail was 2,751 and automobiles were 3,549 BTUs. The DOE figures are from calendar year 2003, the latest available. Amtrak is less vulnerable to swings in crude oil prices than commercial aviation. The Air Transport Association reports fuel costs are about a quarter of the cost of an airline flight, while energy use (electricity purchased for propulsion on the Northeast Corridor and diesel fuel used nationwide) is less than six percent of the Amtrak FY 2005 operating cost. Unlike commercial aviation, which mostly uses highly refined jet fuel, Amtrak uses diesel fuel produced at a higher volume per barrel of crude oil.

Current Initiatives

Amtrak has recently revised an operating policy to reduce the amount of time that a powered locomotive sits idling and is installing a new automatic shut-off system in its diesel locomotive fleet.      Increased use of dynamic braking, which involves the electric traction motors in locomotives, provides resistance to the rotating wheel axle. This method of slowing trains is more fuel efficient than braking with power applied.

The introduction of Acela Express high speed trainsets and other new and remanufactured electric locomotives has enabled Amtrak to reduce energy consumption by eight percent through the use of a regenerative braking system. This braking system returns electric energy overhead to the catenary power system and replaces some of the electrical energy consumed.

Amtrak recently introduced 80 new vehicle carriers for the Auto Train. These are substantially lighter than the ones they replaced and have helped reduce annual diesel fuel usage by about 640,000 gallons - while carrying more vehicles.

With a state grant from the California South Coast Air Quality Management District, Amtrak is retrofitting a switch engine with RailPower Company's hybrid "Green Goat" technology. The hybrid locomotive will be used in the Los Angeles Yard and will reduce fuel consumption by 75 percent and emissions by 80 percent.

Amtrak will substitute electric locomotives for diesel locomotives on the Keystone Corridor between Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pa., improving fuel efficiency and schedules - while reducing emissions. Station Services Help with baggage during station hours Enclosed Waiting Area Restrooms during station hours Payphones during station hours

Budget Rent A Car, Inc. is the owner and franchiser of one of the world's best-known car rental brands with nearly 2,000 car rental locations in the US, Canada, Latin America, Caribbean, Australia, and New Zealand. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cendant Corporation ( NYSE:CD), a diversified global provider of business and consumer services primarily within the travel and real estate sectors.
Budget Rent A Car was founded in 1958 as a car rental company for the ""budget-minded"" renter. Today, Budget is a leading car rental company that continues to focus on appealing to value-minded renters by offering quality vehicles and a rewarding rental experience.

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Budget offers many services in addtion to the basic car rental, such as Mini-Lease Programs, Insurance Replacement Rentals, and Our Fastbreak Program. Our fleet consists of many of todays more popular brands and models, to give our customers the vehicle that will best meet their needs. To make your reservation today just log onto our website or call toll free 1-800-527-0700. Frequent Renter Perks Business Accounts In today's competitive environment, a Budget business account will give you an edge and help keep you productive and profitable.

For your small business or mid-sized company, Budget offers unique programs and services to help your company save money and time. We understand the special needs of businesses like yours, and request a little more detail about your company so we can offer you the highest service levels possible. Fast Break Looking to save time picking up your car? You need Fastbreak! We'll keep all your rental preferences on file and your signature too for our fastest, easiest rental experience! Reserve your car in seconds with our One-Click Booking feature at budget.com, and save time at over 800 Fastbreak locations worldwide: Counter Service - At Fastbreak Counter locations, just stop at the Fastbreak counter to flash your license, grab your keys and go. Choice Service - At many major airports, Fastbreak Choice lets you by-pass the counter, access an easy check-in monitor, find your name, head to your car, and go. You can avoid long lines and your paperwork will be waiting - but only if you join Fastbreak! RapidRez Faster reservations.  Less time at the counter.  A RapidRez Number speeds you through reservations and rentals!  Once you give us your preferences, we'll keep them on file for all of your future rentals.  A RapidRez profile enables you to: Automatically apply your personal data and discount information to your reservation Save your vehicle class preference to reserve a car online with One-Click Booking Save your protections preferences to speed you through the reservation process Update most profile information online instantly Group Rates The next time your company, family or friends plan a meeting, reunion, wedding or other special event, leverage your group buying power and enjoy Budget’s special low rates.      

With your reservation of five or more rental cars, you’ll get unlimited mileage, Rapid Return service, 24-hour emergency roadside assistance, and even a travel planning specialist to help with rental details. The more cars you rent, the more you save with each rental! Sign up today to take advantage of these benefits for your business, meeting, reunion or wedding.

Your charter choice since 1986. Discover for yourself the importance & pleasure of allowing us to provide transportation for your next occasion. A full complement of wide body coaches to suit every occasion. DISCOVERY'S fine fleet is equipped with features for traveling in style, comfort, and safety.

Luxurious 47 & 56 Passenger
Highway Coaches Large, Tinted Viewing Windows Turbo Power Plants Extra-Capacity Luggage Bins All-Weather Temperature Control Reclining Seats Tables Available Tour Director PA Microphone Clean, Spacious Restrooms Video, Cassette System Cellular Phones
Excellent 21 to 25 Passenger Mini-coaches
Mini-coaches provide seating for 21 to 25 passengers and feature many of the same luxuries as our deluxe coaches including climate control, cellular telephone, reclining seats, public address system, and stereo. These coaches are an excellent choice for airport shuttles, weddings, dinner transfers and golf groups.

Get Into An Enterprise Car And Go. There's so much to see and do in Monterey, you'll probably need to rent a car. How about a Convertible? Trailblazer? Or even an Impala? Give Enterprise a call and we'll be happy to pick you up, and put you in any one of them at a very special Monterey County rate - because you're a very special Monterey County guest. When you call, ask for the Monterey County Visitors Guide discount, or visit us online. Enterprise is an extended family of more than 65,000; a world-class company with homegrown roots. Through tremendous leadership and the entrepreneurial spirit of our employees, we've built the largest rental car company in North America — customer by customer, car by car from the ground up. But our goal has never been to be the biggest; we simply work hard to be the best. Throughout the last 50 years, Enterprise has rocketed from the basement of a single car dealership to the top of our industry. We believe that we owe our enduring success to the strong values set forth by our founder, Jack Taylor, and his original team: treating employees and customers like family and never compromising our commitment to superior customer service. Today those values are translated into action by each and every employee through a vehicle that we call our Cultural Compass. Using the Compass, our employees work to engage the neighborhoods in which we operate, improve diversity through our ranks, and contribute hours and dollars to the causes that matter the most.

After all, we are not entitled to our success. We have to earn it, each and every day.

Main Event Transportation is a full-service provider offering: Luxury Sedans & Limousines, Passenger Vans, SUV's, Coaches & Mini-Coaches.

Our Corporate Services Representative specializes in the transportation needs of any size group or function. If you are considering a group meeting or event here on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula or surrounding area we can provide your transportation needs including: Airport transfers, Group Travel between venues, Wine & Sightseeing Tours, Monterey Bay Aquarium Tours, Cannery Row Tours and more!

A visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a not-to-be-missed experience.

With more than 46 wineries represented here on the Central Coast we can design a wine tour for you for any-where from 3 hours to all day.

We can arrange for a breath-taking sightseeing tour of Pebble Beach's famed 17 Mile Drive or a comfortable drive down the scenic Big Sur coast.

When you want everybody to feel taken care of and driven safely you can count on Main Event Transportation.

Have your company planner or event coordinator call our Corporate Services Representative to assist you with the details. Ross can be reached at (831) 646-5466. Fleet Sedan We offer Lincoln Towncar Cartier or Cadillac sedans Luxurious leather interior Stereo with CD player Perfect for airport transportation or for comfortable local transportation Our sedans have capacity for 3 passengers Stretch Limousine We offer Krystal Koach Limousines Complimentary champagne or sparkling cider Color television, DVD, with selection of movies Stereo with CD player Fiber optic lighting Moonroof Black or white limousines can be arranged Superstretch Limousine We offer Krystal Koach Limousines Complimentary champagne or sparkling cider Color television, DVD, with selection of movies Stereo with CD player Fiber optic lighting Moonroof Black or white limousines can be arranged Hummer Limousine Complimentary champagne or sparkling cider. Full bar with premium vodka, scotch, gin, and rum as well as sodas, water and juice. Fiber optic lighting, laser lighting, mirrored ceilings and lava lamps. This vehicle accommodates up to 16 passengers. Two flat screens televisions with DVD player and VCR with a premium sound system, with a selection of DVDs and videocassettes. Excursion Limousine Color television with a VCR and a selection of movies Luxury style reclining seats Deluxe interior lighting We offer coaches that seat 23 or 35 passengers Executive Coach Color television with a VCR and a selection of movies Luxury style reclining seats Deluxe interior lighting We offer coaches that seat 23 or 35 passengers Passenger Van Up to 14 passengers Up to 10 passengers with luggage Perfect for Wine Tasting or Group Transfers Shuttle Van Up to 14 passengers Up to 10 passengers with luggage Perfect for Wine Tasting or Group Transfers

Welcome to Monterey Airbus, the Safe, affordable & convenient passenger service between the Monterey Peninsula, Salinas, Morgan Hill and San Jose (SJC) and San Francisco (SFO) International Airports 365 days a year, starting at 4am. Hotel or home pickup service available. You can reserve a seat 24 hrs a day on-line and we have 30 professional drivers ready to serve. We drive – You relax Monterey/Prunedale Monterey Transit – SJC $35
Monterey Transit- SFO $45
Prunedale Park N Ride – SJC $30
Prunedale Park N Ride – SFO $40 Morgan Hill Morgan Hill – SJC $25
Morgan Hill – SFO $35 Pick-Up Schedule Monterey Transit Plaza – Look for ‘Airbus’ sign by the Ordway Drug Store on Pearl at Alvarado. Limited parking available – suggest curb drop. Marina - Corner of Beach Rd. and Reservation Rd. at the bus stop. Prunedale Park & Ride
Highways 156 and 101 (west side of 101) Morgan Hill - Holiday Inn Express 17035 Condit Rd. Morgan Hill, Ca.
Please be sure to check in with the front desk. SFO International – cross the street from customs exit (door #3) to the signpost on the center island labeled ‘Airporters’. SFO Domestic (Terminals 1 & 3) – cross the street from lower level baggage claim to the blue posts on the center island labeled ‘Airporters’. Look for the ‘Monterey’ sign. SJC Terminal A – exit curbside from baggage claim, turn left/south to signpost on curb labeled ‘Scheduled Buses’– about 30 to 50 yards (just past the private car pick-up zone). SJC International Arrivals – use Terminal A pickup point - cross the street to parking structure curb, turn left/north to signpost labeled ‘Scheduled Buses’ – about 50 yards. SJC Terminal C – cross the street from baggage claim to the ground transportation island shelterlabeled ‘Scheduled Buses’.

The Monterey Jet Center is located on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula and is dedicated to providing the best possible services and facilities. Our personal approach to high quality customer and line service is unique in the industry. Our very modern facility includes 200,000 square feet of hangar space that can house aircraft up to a DC-9. The office and customer service areas are a spacious 10,000 square feet. The ramp offers over 10 acres of open area that can accommodate the largest corporate aircraft. We offer all the amenities you have come to expect and are ready to take care of all your aviation needs. Monterey is a great launching point from the US to Hawaii, the South Pacific, and the Far East, with minimal traffic delays and superior, quick turnaround service. Our Mission Our purpose at the Monterey Jet Center is to promote corporate aviation at the Monterey Peninsula Airport and to provide the best possible service in a safe and efficient manner at a competitive price. To accomplish this we will: Strive for SAFETY in every step we make. Build and maintain a reputation for EXCEEDING INDUSTRY STANDARDS. Achieve complete customer SATISFACTION. Present our entire staff and facility in the most PROFESSIONAL manner. Our History The Monterey Jet Center is the inspiration of a group of dedicated pilots and aircraft owners. They recognized the need for an FBO that would provide visitors and residents with the level of distinctive service they expected from the Monterey Peninsula. The Monterey Jet Center opened its doors in September 1997 with a state-of-the-art facility. Our Commitment The hand-picked members of our team at the Monterey Jet Center fully understand your requirements for consistent, high-quality service. We have a zero tolerance for anything less than optimal performance and attend to every detail. CUSTOMER SERVICE First Class Facilities Limousine Service/Courtesy Van Conference Room High Speed DSL Wireless Internet Pilot's Lounge with 50 inch Screen TV/DVD Enhanced Flight Planning/WSI Concierge Services Gourmet Catering Major Credit Cards Accepted Volume Discounts Hertz Car Rental/Crew Rates All Major Car Rentals Onsite Easy Runway/Street Access Golf/Aquarium/Gym Passes Bicycles Deluxe Shower Facilities AIRCRAFT SUPPORT Over 200,000 Square Foot Hangar/Office Space Hangar up to DC-9 10 Acres of Ramp Space Ramp Space for up to Boeing 767 Quality Chevron Fuels Superior Quick Turn Service Aviation Maintenance Aircraft Cleaning  

 The Monterey Peninsula Airport offers the convenience and no-hassle experience of a small, friendly airport. Boarding and security checks are quick and efficient, and long term parking is just a few steps away. Enjoy the ease of flying into and out of Monterey (MRY) on more than 40 daily flights.

American and United Airlines fly non-stop to Monterey from Los Angeles, and United also flies non-stop to Monterey from San Francisco and Denver. US Airways offers non-stop flights to Monterey from Phoenix. Low-fare airline Allegiant Air provides non-stop service between Monterey and Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Diego. From any of these aiports, passengers can connect throughout the globe.

The airport is open from 4:00 AM until arrival of  the last flight, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.