SRI International Recognized for Its Commitment to Improving Air Quality and Reducing Traffic Congestion

MENLO PARK, Calif.--Oct. 2, 20050, 2005--SRI International, an independent nonprofit research and development organization, today announced it was recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters(SM) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

Best Workplaces for Commuters, a voluntary partnership program designed to cut traffic congestion and traffic-related air pollution, recognizes employers that provide environmentally friendly commuter benefits to employees. Offering these commuter benefits identifies SRI as an organization committed to reducing pollution, commuting costs, traffic congestion, and employee stress caused by single-occupant vehicle commuting.

SRI offers an array of benefits that help employees pursue environmentally friendly and cost-effective commuting strategies. As part of the company's comprehensive commuter benefits program, SRI offers commuting options and support services such as subsidized transit fares, carpool matching, telecommuting, bike lockers, Bike-to-Work day and on-site amenities such as a hair salon, dry cleaning, showers, and a fitness center.

According to Margo Oge, EPA director of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality, the effects of incentive programs like Best Workplaces for Commuters can be dramatic. "If just half of all U.S. employees were covered under these commuter benefits," said Oge, "traffic and air pollution could be cut by the equivalent of taking 15 million cars off the road every year, saving American workers about $12 billion in fuel costs. That's both cleaner air and real savings for families."

"Over 30% of SRI staff members use Caltrain on a regular basis. This greatly reduces their commuting costs and takes cars off of local traffic-congested roads," said Sandra Hinzmann, manager of SRI's traffic program. "We are very pleased to be recognized for our strong commitment to our commuting employees and to the environment."

About SRI International

Silicon Valley-based SRI International (www.sri.com) is one of the world's leading independent research and technology development organizations. Founded as Stanford Research Institute in 1946, SRI has been meeting the strategic needs of clients for almost 60 years. The nonprofit research institute performs contract research and development for government agencies, commercial businesses and private foundations. In addition to conducting contract R&D, SRI licenses its technologies, forms strategic partnerships and creates spin-off companies.

About Best Workplaces for Commuters

Best Workplaces for Commuters (www.bwc.gov) is a public-private partnership developed by the EPA and DOT. EPA and DOT have established a voluntary National Standard of Excellence for employer-provided commuter benefits. The program challenges employers across the country to voluntarily meet the National Standard of Excellence.