Choose your Options
| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| Option 1(PDF file opens in a new window) | Allow employees to exclude their transit or vanpool costs from taxable income, to the maximum amount, as allowed by federal law (currently $325 per month). |
| Option 2(PDF file opens in a new window) | An employer-provided monthly subsidy of up to $75 to cover vanpool fare or transit costs. If the employee's monthly vanpool or transit fare is less than $75 each month, the employer will cover the full amount of the fare; if the fare exceeds $75, the employer must offer the full $75 subsidy to the employee. Employers may elect to offer a higher than $75 subsidy at their discretion. |
| Option 3(PDF file opens in a new window) | Employer-provided free or low cost bus, shuttle or vanpool service operated by or for the employer. |
| Option 4(PDF file opens in a new window) | An alternative employer-provided commuter benefit that is as effective as in reducing single occupant vehicles as Options 1-3. One example of a combination of alternative benefits includes providing parking cash-out, secure, on-site bicycle parking and an emergency/guaranteed ride home program. |
| Option 5(PDF file opens in a new window) | A company-wide telework policy allowing telework one or more days a week for all employees whose assignments can be performed remotely. |
In order for an employer to be pre-approved to comply under Option 5: Telework, the employer must not remove existing benefits being offered to employees whose duties cannot be done outside of the worksite. If an employer removes existing commuter benefits already being offered to employees, then Option 5: Telework will need to be approved by the Air District on a case-by-case basis.
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For Your Employees
Translated Materials
Español
- Guía para empleadores(PDF file opens in a new window)
- Preguntas frecuentes(PDF file opens in a new window)
- Programa de beneficios para(PDF file opens in a new window)
traslados diarios del Área(PDF file opens in a new window)
de la Bahía(PDF file opens in a new window)
Para sus Empleados
- Hoja Informativa(PDF file opens in a new window)
- Cartel(PDF file opens in a new window)
- Ejemplo de Notificacion al Empleado(PDF file opens in a new window)
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Additional Information
What are the Steps to Register?
- Designate commuter benefits coordinator
- Click registration button
- Create username and password
- Select a commuter benefit option
- Notify employees
- Register Now
Learn more(PDF file opens in a new window) | Registration Tutorial(opens in a new window)
Is my Employer Registered?
To view an updated list of employers registered with the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program please click here(PDF file opens in a new window).
- Employers not included on this list could be in the process of registering or may already be registered under the name of a parent company.
- If you believe that your employer is required to register with the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program, but has not done so please submit a formal inquiry to the Bay Area Air District here(opens in a new window).
Need Assistance?
Employer Services Representatives are available to provide free assistance. Contact an Employer Services Representative via email at commuterbenefits@511.org or call them at (510) 285-3182.
The Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program is a partnership of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, managing employer outreach for the Program, and the Bay Area Air District, developer of Regulation 14, Rule 1: Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program(opens in a new window) and managing compliance for the Program.
