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Have you ever thought how the bus or Metrorail might save you time? Not to mention all the perks that come along with it, such as being able to sit back and check email, read a book, rest your eyes. If that sounds good to you, give transit a try, and you could get $50 dollars loaded on a SmarTrip card. Take the survey here to see if you qualify for SmartBenefits® "Plu$50". |
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Additional Information for Employers
SmartBenefits® "Plu$50" is an incentive program that offers employees a free $50 SmarTrip® card just to try transit. You may be eligible if you are new to bus or rail service and do not already own a SmarTrip® card. The "Plu$50" program will send you a SmarTrip® card via your employer and works with the employer to load the free $50 benefit.
Learn more here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/commuter-services/smartbenefits-plus50
Take the survey here to see if you qualify for SmartBenefits® "Plu$50".
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation partners with Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) to recognize employers who have excelled in implementing green commuter programs, including ride-sharing, transit benefits, biking and walking, teleworking, alternate work schedules and other strategies. Fairfax County was recently featured in a BWC Webinar, view the video here.
Learn more here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/commuter-services/bestworkplaceforcommuters
Check out this video from Fairfax County Commuter Services to learn more about how we can help make your commute easier, more cost effective and good for the environment.
The Fairfax County Employer Services Program will help your business and employees find transportation solutions that will not only make your company more successful but improve the economic vitality and quality of life for the entire region. The Employer Services Specialist will work on-site with you to help you realize the bottom-line benefits of commute alternatives.
How Your Company Benefits from Commute Alternatives:
- Improved employee productivity
- Improved morale
- Easier recruitment and retention
- Reduced parking and office space needs and costs
- Easier access and traffic flow at work site
- Reduced absenteeism and late arrivals
- Public recognition as a good corporate citizen
How Your Employee Benefits from Commute Alternatives:
- Reduced commuting time and expenses
- Reduced wear-and-tear on personal vehicles
- Less stress
- More productive time while riding to and from work
- Flexible work schedules
- Access to HOV lanes
How Your Community Benefits from Commute Alternatives:
- Easier travel on streets and highways
- Increased economic vitality
- Economic development benefits
- Cleaner air
- Improved overall quality of life
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SmartBenefits® "Plus50" - Get a free $50 SmarTrip® card and try commuting by transit.
Post commute alternative information on your Web site, intranet, newsletter, and employee bulletin board.
The Employer Services Program can provide helpful services to your company free of charge:
- Development of tax-free commute benefit programs (SmartBenefits®)
- Development of a telework program
- On-site transportation assessments
- Confidential employee commute surveys
- Mapping of employee residence patterns
- Computerized ridematching
- Corporate relocation assistance
- On-site rideshare promotions and displays
- Help with carpool and vanpool formations
- Assistance in implementing alternative commute programs and incentives
- Coordination with nearby companies to establish commuter programs
- Training an on-site Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC)
- Development of incentive programs
- Transit schedules, route maps and park-and-ride information.
- New employee commute options information
- Assessment of parking options
- Program follow-up and evaluation