COMMUTER PROGRAMS

Try Transit

Tired of driving alone to work but not convinced taking transit is an option? We will pay $50 of your transit pass each month for three months if you stop driving alone and try taking transit as part of your commute. We’ll also register you in our Guaranteed Ride Home program.

Advantages of commuting by public transportation include:

Saving time

Saving money

Extra time to read, sleep or review work

Helping the environment

PROGRAM LINKS

Register
Frequently Asked Questions
Submit a Monthly Report

Program Overview:

  • Eligibility: employees of Seaport TMA Member Companies who currently drive alone to work are eligible.
     

  • Fill out the online Registration form. Once your registration is processed, we will send your first $50 Commuter Check. Commuter checks can be used towards your purchase of an MBTA pass, private bus carrier pass, or other mass transit pass.
     

  • We will automatically register in Guaranteed Ride Home, which provides a free ride home via taxi in case of emergency, illness or unexpected overtime while at work when you aren't driving alone to work in your car.
     

  • In order to receive your next commuter check, you must complete the monthly report at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the next month so that you will receive your check in time to purchase your pass.
     

  • After the three months is up, you may be eligible for a transit subsidy through your employer. To see if your employer provides a transit subsidy, contact Seaport TMA. Please note: if you sign up for the transit subsidy through your employer before your three months in Try Transit is up, you will not be able to use the commuter checks to pay for your pass, since the cost of your transit pass is typically deducted automatically from your paycheck.
     

  • In order to enroll we must receive your request by 12:00pm on the 5th of the month prior. For example: December 5th is the last day to enroll for the January benefit.

  • Click here for a list of where you can redeem commuter check vouchers.

  • Space in the program is LIMITED and is based on a first-sign up, first-registered basis. Previous participants are not eligible.

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Seaport Transportation Management Association
200 Seaport Boulevard, Mailzone Z1A  •  Boston, MA 02210
(617) 385-5510 phone  •  (617) 385-1788 fax
SeaportTMA@fmr.com