Program Overview

A growing public-private partnership, Best Workplaces for Commuters^SM is dramatically improving the way people get to and from work. EPA and DOT assist participating employers by offering public recognition and promotion, technical assistance, training, Web-based tools, and forums for information exchange.

To participate in the program, employers complete an online Application with EPA and DOT. As part of this application, employers agree to several items, including ensuring a minimum level of employee participation, designating a central point of contact for employee questions, providing an Emergency Ride Home for participating employees, and offering a choice of Commuter Benefits. For a more detailed description of the criteria, review the Additional Application Information (192K PDF).

In return for offering cutting-edge commuter benefits, employers can reap the following important benefits:

• Attract and retain employees. Recruit the best employees, reduce turnover, increase worker productivity, and help employees arrive at work relaxed and on time.
  
  

• Solve parking challenges and cost. Reduce the demand for limited or expensive parking.

• Enjoy tax and cost savings. Enjoy reduction in income and payroll taxes as well as reduced parking costs.

• Reduce environmental impacts. Demonstrate environmental excellence by reducing gasoline demand, greenhouse gas emissions, and air pollution.

• Exhibit leadership and corporate citizenship. Distinguish your organization as a competitive benefits leader.

• Add to national security. Help reduce dependence on foreign sources of energy by helping commuters reduce fuel consumption.

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