Benefits to Employers

Employees view transportation benefits as a valuable perk. Making commuting more manageable—especially if your location isn’t easily accessible by transit—can help attract new candidates and retain existing staff.

Sustainability--and employers taking action--is a priority for many workers. According to a recent Deloitte study, nearly two-thirds of people consider an employer’s environmental practices when making job decisions. Providing sustainable commuting options is one way to demonstrate commitment in this area while also helping employees live their sustainability values during their commute.

When fewer employees drive alone, parking demand decreases--it's that simple. This in turn offers opportunities to save money by reducing operational costs, allowing for renegotiation of parking leases, and helping avoid costly future expansions.

Supporting commute options reduces daily stress and improves how employees view their employer. Many employees prefer public transit for the hands-free ride, while others value the social aspect of carpooling or the health benefits of bicycling. No matter which they prefer, each of these modes also helps employees save big on monthly expenses. A satisfying commute experience grounded in employees' ability to choose contributes to a positive, engaged work environment that extends well beyond the commute!

Yes, there are savings for you, too. Under the federal Qualified Transportation (Commuter Choice) Fringe Benefit program, employers can offer pre-tax commuter benefit accounts for employees to cover transit and vanpool fares. For tax year 2025, employees can contribute up to $325 per month to cover transit and vanpool fares. Employers can also choose to cover some or all of these costs using post-tax dollars. In both cases, employers may deduct these expenses and reduce payroll taxes.