Commuter Benefit Briefs

Commuter Benefit Briefs provide a comprehensive summary of each commuter benefit. The briefs are written in an easy to follow question-and-answer format and cover a range of issues, such as implementation, costs, and available resources.

• Commuter Choice Tax Benefits (281K PDF) – A comprehensive briefing paper that describes the transportation fringe benefits covered under a tax-free and pretax provision of the federal tax code. Relevant portions of the tax code are included with translations of code particulars for non-technical readers. The briefing also contains an employer tax savings worksheet.
  
  
• Transit and Vanpool Benefits (480K PDF) – This briefing paper clarifies which transportation fringe benefits qualify for Best Workplaces for Commuters^SM. It summarizes the employer, employee, and tax benefits of commuter choice programs. The briefing also includes a "Guide to Implementation" and case studies for employers.
  
  
• Vanpool Programs (362K PDF) – This briefing document explores the benefits of vanpool programs and provides guidance on when and how to implement them. It provides answers to frequently asked questions and case studies for employers.
  
  
• Parking Cash Out (305K PDF) - This briefing paper discusses the tax and other benefits of parking cash-out programs and helps employers identify when they make sense. It also includes an implementation guide and case studies.
  
  
• Telecommuting/Telework (302K PDF) – This briefing paper explores the benefits of teleworking, as well the implementation issues and costs. It arms employers with the information needed to create an effective telework program through an implementation guide, answers to frequently asked questions, and case studies.
  
  
• New! Emergency Ride Home Toolkit for Employers and Emergency Ride Home Toolkit for TDM Professionals – Emergency Ride Home (ERH) programs are a low-cost form of "commuter insurance" that gives commuters the confidence to try new commuting options. Employees greatly appreciate the commuting safety net these programs offer. This toolkit provides a step-by-step guide to creating and managing an ERH program, resources such as publications, templates and access to industry experts; and practical advice.
  
  
• Carpool Incentive Programs (271K PDF) – This briefing paper can be used as a step-by-step "how to" guide by employers establishing carpool incentive programs. It presents the benefits of these programs, describes when such programs make sense, and outlines implementation issues and costs.
  
  
• Marketing Commuter Benefits to Employees (268K PDF) – Marketing a commuter benefits program to employees is an important and continuous part of a successful commuter benefits program. This briefing paper discusses marketing strategies and messages, including suggestions for program implementation and launch, ongoing marketing, and measuring employee awareness.

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