Washington State Ridesharing Organization

WSRO | About US

The Washington State Ridesharing Organization (WSRO) supports and inspires transportation demand management practitioners to increase the use of sustainable transportation options through hosting an annual conference, providing educational resources, and convening forums to share best practices.

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WSRO...

Is a non-profit run by volunteers from throughout Washington
Bridges sustainability, health, and economic development
Hosts a two-day annual conference
Is the primary sponsor of the annual Wheel Options campaign
Bestows recognition awards on individuals and organizations
Has served the community for 34 years
Has over 130 members

WSRO Members

WSRO is run entirely by volunteers from our member organizations, including:

Astronics AES
Ben Franklin Transit
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Boeing
City of Auburn
City of Bellevue
City of Redmond
City of Renton
City of Seattle
City of Tukwila
City of Vancouver
Community Transit
Commute Seattle
Commute with Enterprise

Department of Licensing
Downtown On the Go
Engie Insight
Everett Transit
Fairchild AFB
Gonzaga University
Hytch Rewards
Intercity
Intercity Transit
Island Transit
King County
Community
Connections
King County Metro

Kitsap County Admin Services
Kitsap Transit
Lane Transit District
Link Transit
Microsoft
Move Redmond
Pierce County
Pierce Transit
Spokane County -
Commute Smart NW
Spokane Transit
Starbucks Coffee Company
Symetra Life Insurance

Thurston Regional -
Planning Council
TransManage / Bellevue
Downtown Association
TripSpark
University of Washington
WA ST Department of -
Enterprise Services
Washington State Department of Transportation
Washington State University
ZEV co-op

Transportation Demand Management

The individuals working in this field are dedicated to helping all people have more choices for how they get around, ensuring that biking, walking, transit, ridesharing, and other travel options are truly available and accessible for people.

Did you know?
Large employers in Washington are required by law to participate in programming to reduce single occupancy vehicle trips to their worksites!

WSRO

Conference

Over 100 attendees
Over 50 major employers
15+ Sessions
4 Inspiring keynotes
Social activities and receptions

Stands Apart from National Conferences
WSRO highlights local stories and brings together PNW practitioners to think creatively about shared challenges.

Co-hosted with Oregon’s ToGo
The Transportation Options Group of Oregon (ToGo) engages professionals across the border.

Well Reviewed by Attendees
WSRO consistently receives a 9 + out of 10 rating fromattendees.

Four Keynotes

Inspiring keynotes present during breakfast and lunch on both days of the conference.

Past

Keynotes

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Kacey Brankamp, Program Director, Downtown C-pass
Alex Hudson, Executive Director, Transportation Choices Coalition
Erin Jones, Consultant, Erin Jones LLC
Roger Millar, Secretary of Transportation, WSDOT
Ali Modarres, Dean, School of Urban Studies at the University of Washington
Christina O’Claire, Mobility Division Director, King County Metro
Karl Otterstrom, Chief Planning and Development Officer, Spokane Transit

Two Tracks
WSRO offers two
conference tracks: one for implementers and one for Employee Transportation Coordinators.

Past

Speakers

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Greg Dronkert, President and Chair, Zero Emission Vehicle Cooperative
Kelly Koster, Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Luum
Michael Lindblom, Staff Reporter, the Seattle Times
Jessica Roberts, Principal, Alta Planning + Design
Heidi Speight, Transportation Program Manager, Salesforce
Stan Suchan, Manager, Public Transportation Division, Washington State Department of Transportation

Who Attended WSRO in 2022 ?

Did You Know?
In 2022, 2 out of 3
conference attendees
were women!

37 Employee Transportation Coordinators (ETCs) from large employers
23 Staff from regional municipalities, MPOs, and COGs
21 Representatives from transit agencies
12 Staff from transportation management associations and nonprofits
7 Private mobility partners

What do Attendees Say?

The conference offers a rare opportunity to think beyond the minutiae of day-to-day work and envision a transportation future that better serves the employees and residents of Washington.

Hannah Boettcher, TDM
Program Manager, Amazon

Washington State is lucky to have the WSRO conference. It's a space for the people leading the work of making our communities more accessible and inclusive to connect across sectors, share strategies, and workshop new approaches. I'll see you there.

Kirk Hovenkotter, Executive Director, Commute Seattle

I look forward to the
conference each year! It’s the premier event for ETCs and TDM professionals in Washington to network and
learn in a small group setting. I always leave with vision and inspiration.

Jim Simon, Employee Transportation Coordinator, Gonzaga University

The conference provides an
intimate experience for TDM
professionals to come
together to learn and to
build relationships. Having a
peer network across the
region helps build more
creative, equitable solutions
for our riders.

Christina O’Claire, Mobility Division Director, King County Metro

WSWSRO Sponsorships

Past Sponsors

General

Sponsorship

Platinum
$10,000
Limited Availability

Gold
$5,000
Limited Availability

Silver
$2,500

Bronze
$1,000

Conference Registrations

Logo & Link on Website

Recognition in Opening & Closing Remarks

Vendor Table & Keynote Intro

Exclusive Sponsorship:
Monday Reception

Exclusive Sponsorship:
Sunday Social

Recognition in Email and Printed Collateral

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Transform your sponsorship into fun for conference attendees with special programming!

Under-Represented Speaker Fund .…………..……$500+
Morning guided hike ..……………………………….….…$425
Sponsor the conference interactive contest.......$500
Monday night dinner shuttle ……………………....….$650
Photo booth at Monday night reception ….…......$750
Monday night transit trivia ..…………………………$1,500
On-site complimentary barista ……………………...$2,500
Exclusive sponsorship for the conference app. .$2,700

Got a creative idea? Let’s talk about it! To learn more about pricing, availability and how you can get the most out of your sponsorship, contact Events Director Kendle Bjelland at KendleB@commuteseattle.com

Get in Touch

If you’re ready to get started, complete our online sponsorship application form and someone will reach out to you shortly.

Applications accepted until September 4th.

Invoices are issued by WSRO@wsro.net, with payment due upon receipt. Payment in full is required by September 29th.

Questions?

To learn more, check availability, or suggest a creative idea, contact Events Director Kendle Bjelland at Kendleb@commuteseattle.com