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What do 79 of Fortune magazine's "Best Companies to Work For" have in common?

They all offer active, formal telework programs to their employees.

If your organization is ready to join the ranks of these leaders, then join us for Telework 101.

At this session, managers and telework program administrators will get the tools and tricks they need to start (or expand) a successful telework program.

Learn how to establish a practical telework strategy customized to your business needs, and get advice on technology that will help ensure teleworker productivity and greater employee satisfaction.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 23 Place: Georgia Tech Global Learning Center Register Now - Please include your name, company name and a phone number to Jennine@CobbRides.com.

Let the light shine on this outstanding commuter!

Debbie Ellis of CareCentric was the winner of one of our random Target cards in December and generously decided to donate her winnings.

Debbie challenged her co-workers to donate items to Toy-for- Tots instead of doing the usual holiday office exchange. Debbie started by using her Target card and her co-workers rose to the challenge. As a result, a large box of toys went to some very deserving children.

In addition, Debbie and her sister, Cindy Dupont, also of CareCentric, might be seen in the March 4th airing of ABC’s Extreme Home Makeover. Debbie and Cindy each worked a 12-hour shift, donating their time to yet another worthy cause.

What inspiring story about yourself or another CobbRides participant can you share with our readers?

Congratulations to our individual spotlight winners for the quarter!

Receiving a Certificate of Appreciation and $100 gift card were:

Tanisha Stewart of AdvanceMe for being our Carpool Champion, having logged the most carpool days over a 90-day period; and

Cynthia Benton of ThyssenKrupp Elevator for being our best reporter also over the same 90-day period.

Randomly selected Target card winners for January were:

John Bailey of Hapag Lloyd, Alex Dovgal, Shirley Wright, Carmen Butler and Rosalyn Murphy of TSYS, Angelitis Coppage of Respironics, Paula Martinez of Pacesetter Steel, Erica Moore of ThyssenKrupp Elevator, Lara Kim of Ryla Teleservices, Tiffany Simpson of NCI, Suzy Millwood and Sandi Pitts of KSU, Enrique Acosta of HCC Life, Maureen Ndungu of CareCentric, Shanderlyn Berry of BellSouth, and Loraine Hames of Aaron rents.

Ride with the Marietta mayor in support of bicycling.

Cyclists accompanied by police escort will ride to the Georgia Capitol in support of improved conditions for all types of bicycling in Georgia.

Cyclists will ride from Decatur, Marietta and Roswell Tuesday, March 6. Mayor Bill Dunaway will lead the ride to the capitol.

A third round of public meetings on Cobb's Comprehensive Transportation Plan will be held in February throughout the county to give citizens the opportunity to share their opinions about how to best plan the transportation system for the future. Meeting dates and times include:

• Tuesday, Feb. 20, 6–8 p.m., Second floor, Board of Commissioners meeting room, 100 Cherokee St., Marietta.

• Wednesday, Feb. 21, 7–9 p.m., Acworth City Hall, 4415 Senator Russell Ave., Acworth.

• Thursday, Feb. 22, 6–8 p.m., South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton.

For more information, contact Cobb County DOT Planning Division at 770-528-1679.

CobbRides and The Clean Air Campaign continue the FREE lunch and learn Seminar Series 2007 to boost your efforts to promote commute alternatives and improve air quality.

To sign up for the February Telework seminar, please contact Jennine Duelge at 678-787-9630 or at Jennine@cobbrides.com.

Other dates are:

Commuter Choice Tax Benefits - Thursday, March 29

The Air We Breathe - Thursday, May 3

Alternative Ways to Work - Friday, June 15

Transit Solutions - Thursday, July 26

State of the Commute - Friday, August 24

Putting the "Work" in "Telework" – Thursday, November 8

To learn more about any of these sessions visit our calendar.

Visit Revive285 to stay up-to-date with the top end (between I-75 and I-85) of I- 285.

In 2005, the Town Center Area CID received a Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) grant from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) to study the area between I-75, I-575, Barrett Parkway and Chastain Road.

The purpose was to identify areas of redevelopment that would foster a vibrant activity center with live/work/play choices in a pedestrian environment.

TownPark Village is a result of that study. It will front 13 acres at Chastain Road and Busbee Parkway. The Village will include loft-style offices, retail shops and restaurants, 42 luxury townhouses and a seven story hotel.

The retail and commercial components are expected to be completed this fall. The completion of the townhouses will be in early 2008.