Commute Options of Central Oregon has received the "Oregon Transportation Options Program of the Year" trophy. In a news release - Commute Options spokesman Jeff Monson - says the program was honored for their "exemplary work" in employee outreach - in encouraging alternative ways of commuting to and from work -also their "Safe Routes to School" and "Drive Less Connect" programs. Monson and Community Outreach Coordinator Kim Curley accepted the award at a luncheon of the Oregon Transit Association on Wednesday.