Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program
Did you know it is mandatory for employers with 50 or more full-time employees in the Bay Area to register with the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program? Even if your employer offers commuter benefits, to be in compliance with the Bay Area Air District’s Regulation 14, Rule 1, they are required to enroll in the program. Annual registration updates are also required.
Enrollment in the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program is easy and free by visiting 511.org, and employers can choose from five commuter benefit options:
1. Pre-tax transit benefits
2. Employer-provided subsidy for transit or vanpooling
3. Employer-provided transit (such as shuttles)
4. Telework one or more days a week
5. A custom plan that includes other modes like bicycling or walking, possibly combined with promotions that encourage alternatives to driving alone and more
Employers play a key role in affecting air quality and traffic congestion, both of which have a strong impact on our quality of life and future sustainability. The Novato Chamber of Commerce strongly encourages employers to comply.
Employers with fewer than 50 employees should contact the Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program team to remove their organization from the database. To reach the team and confirm status, call us at 510-285-3182 or email us commuterbenefits@511.org.
Date and Time
Saturday May 31, 2025
