So Many Benefits

Today's business environment is competitive. Employee transportation to and from work is a growing concern recognized by many companies. To attract and retain qualified employees, employers large and small are implementing Smart Trips programs. The benefits of these programs include:

Benefits to the Employer

• Bus pass subsidy program
• Carpool/vanpool matching service
• Provides a recruiting "edge" and improves retention
• Decreases absenteeism
• Reduces payroll taxes through the use of pre-taxing and subsidizing of transit fares
• Allows for a deductible business expense, reducing taxable revenue
• Increases employee productivity
• Promotes positive community image
• Eases employee parking demand, increasing availability for customers
• Rounds out a competitive benefits package at low or no cost  

Benefits to the Employee

• Reduces the cost of commuting
• Results in less wear and tear on personal vehicles
• Increased personal time during commute
• Optimizes on-time arrival to work
• Reduces commute stress and increases productivity
• Provides tax-free commuter benefits
• Increases convenience by receiving bus pass at work 

Benefits to the Community

• Decreases auto emissions and improves air quality
• Enhances image of the community as a tourist destination
• Increases mobility during peak travel time
• Reduces wear on roads and highways
• Improves the quality of life in the Truckee Meadows