Eligibility: full and part-time employees are eligible for all incentives provided in this program. Volunteers are only eligible to participate in the Commuter Club quarterly raffle drawings.
Program Details:
Income Tax Savings Soiree: This program allows the use of pretax dollars on approved commuting options. All employees who purchase public transportation tickets or participate in a vanpool. Participants must complete the User Agreement and order their pre-tax Commuter Benefits online through My Commuter Check (www.mycommutercheck.com).
Carpool Cabana: City employees that participate in a regular (2+ days per week on average) carpool or vanpool of 2 or more to get to work are eligible for a $75 gas gift card annually. Participants must complete the User Agreement including the carpool/vanpool verification section and track commutes in the 511 Trip Diary.
Transit Bandit: City employees that regularly use public transit (2+ days per week on average) to get to work are eligible for $75 Clipper card annually. Participants must complete the User Agreement and track commutes in the 511 Trip Diary.
Bicycle Schmicycle: City employees that regularly ride a bike (2+ days per week on average) to get to work are eligible for a $75 gift card to a local bike shop annually. Participants must complete the User Agreement and track commutes in the 511 Trip Diary.
Walker’s Paradise: City employees that regularly walk (2+ days per week on average) to get to work are eligible for a $75 gift card to a local fitness or sporting goods store annually. Participants must complete the User Agreement and track commutes in the 511 Trip Diary.
Commuter Club (Quarterly Raffle Drawings): City employees and volunteers will receive one drawing entry per trip using an alternative mode of transportation for their commute to or from work. Drawings will be held quarterly by the Employee Commute Committee and multiple prizes will be awarded. Participants must complete the User Agreement and track commutes with the 511 Trip Diary.
Park It Closer: Certain parking spaces will be designated for employee carpools/vanpools only. Spaces will be first-come, first serve. A special permit may be obtained from Human Resources and displayed on the dashboard. Participants must complete the User Agreement including the carpool/vanpool verification section and track commutes in the 511 Trip Diary.
Ain’t No Party Like a Vanpool Party: Vanpoolers may be eligible for up to a $3,600 2-year subsidy from Transportation Authority of Marin and up to a $500 subsidy from 511.
Ride Match Roulette: Any employee or volunteer interested in finding a carpool, vanpool or bike buddy may register online at https://www.ridematch.511.org/.
Help! Emergency Ride Home: Any employee who has used an alternative mode of transportation to get to work on the day that a valid emergency situation arises is eligible for a free taxi ride home. Program is administered by Transportation Authority of Marin and subject to Program Rules, requirements, and documentation. Visit http://www.marinerh.org for program details. The City will supplement the TAM reimbursement in the event that the trip home is further than the TAM reimbursable amount.
Charge It on Us: Any employee who leases or purchases an all-electric vehicle to commute to work will receive $100. Participants must complete the User Agreement and submit a copy of the lease or proof of purchase to Human Resources. The EV must run on electricity stored in batteries and have an electric motor.