Free bus passes and free lunch are two new programs Flagstaff Medical Center is offering to employees in an effort to promote personal and community health through alternative transportation and to help relieve the stress of rising gas prices. FMC understands the economic hardship that their employees are facing and the new programs are free to employees.

FMC employees are eligible to receive a free ecoPass for Mountain Line Transit. The pass gives employees unlimited access on all Mountain Line Transit routes, seven days a week, and can be used for any transportation purpose, not just to and from work. Participation in the program saves gas, reduces traffic and pollution, eases parking and allows cyclists and walkers to travel long distances with assistance.

In addition to the unlimited access on all Mountain Line Transit routes, the ecoPass program includes a guaranteed ride home. The guaranteed ride home provides employees with a sense of security that in case of an emergency they will be able to have free transportation home.

Employees also can receive a $5 gift card to be used at the FMC Cafeteria. The gift card is given to any employee who walks or bikes to work. Employees can receive a gift card everyday they walk or bike through Sept. 30. 

FMC also is promoting carpooling with fellow colleagues or neighbors through sharetheride.com. This free online ride-matching system allows users an easy way to find a potential carpool partner or even a biking partner. 
FMC continues to look for ways to assist its employees and be a good community partner.

For more information on employment at FMC or programs for employees, call 928 773-2050.