Commuter Choice Programs

Why Commuter Choice?

Employers that promote commuter choices benefit from increased employee job satisfaction, reduced turnover, increased productivity, an expanded labor pool, and the improved health of workers, our environment and the regional economy. All of these factors have a direct impact an organizations bottom line.

Bike & Walk Incentives

Twenty-six percent of workers in Downtown Minneapolis live within five miles of their workplace, which is a perfect distance for walking and biking. Click here for ideas on how to attract and retain workers in this demographic.

Rideshare Incentives

Twenty-two percent of workers in Downtown Minneapolis live 15 or more miles from their workplace. Many of these commuters lack convenient access to the transit grid, which leaves ridesharing as the greener and more economical choice to driving alone. Click here for ideas on how to attract and retain workers in this demographic.

Flexible Work Week | Telework

Telework (working from home) and flexible work schedules make it possible to:

• Operate effectively during peak congestion periods caused by major regional events (e.g. political conventions), inclement weather or emergency situations
• Save money by avoiding the need to build or lease a larger facility
• Recoup investment in work stations and equipment by extending the number of hours they are used
• Increase revenue and productivity by extending business hours and serving more customers, including those in other time zones
• Expand hiring opportunities
• Improve job satisfaction and retention of employees
• Reduce absenteeism
• Increase available parking space

Transit Passes

Metro Transit has two discount transit pass programs available for employers, both of which can be paid for with pre-tax payroll deductions. Every employer in Downtown Minneapolis should be enrolled in one of these programs. Click here to learn why.