Best Workplaces for Commuters
The ABC TMA is a proud supporter of the Best Workplaces for Commuters campaign sponsored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
Best Workplaces for Commuters is an innovative, voluntary business-government program that distinguishes and provides national recognition to employers offering outstanding commuter benefits such as free or low cost bus passes, strong telework programs, carpooling matching and vanpool subsidies. Employers that meet the EPA's National Standard of Excellence in commuter benefits get on the list of Best Workplaces for Commuters — a fast growing mark of excellence in environmental leadership.
ABC TMA Members of BWC
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- Boston Properties
- ERG
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Shriner’s Burn Hospital
- Tufts/New England Medical Center
- United States Environmental Protection Agency
- Verizon
Through partnerships with public and private sector employers, Best Workplaces for Commuters is demonstrating that alternatives to drive-alone commuting such as transit, carpools, and teleworking are economically beneficial, yielding value to workers, employers, and our environment.
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.
For more information about Best Workplaces for CommutersSM visit www.bwc.gov.