Transportation Reimbursement Incentive Program (TRIP)

This program allows you to reduce the cost of qualified transportation expenses to and from work by setting aside a pre-determined dollar amount up to a maximum of $300 pre-tax per month.

There are two categories of eligible transportation expenses:

1. Transit (bus, ferry, train, metro) passes or vanpooling expenses
2. Parking expenses

How to Enroll

Enroll in the TRIP during the annual enrollment period. Each year, you must make a new election for the following year. You can change your deductions monthly and even stop your contributions to your commuter account at any time, not just during the annual enrollment period.

Contribution Limits

TRIP contributions are deducted directly from your pay before federal, most state and city income, and social security taxes. The maximum contribution per month:

• $300 for public transit or vanpooling expenses
• $300 for parking expenses

Using Your TRIP Account

• Debit Card Usage: All transit purchases must be made with the Transit Debit Card and are not eligible for paper claim reimbursement due to IRS Ruling. If you participate in both the Transit and Parking plan (TRIP), you will receive one card for all your commuter payment needs.
• Account Balance: Participants can only use their Transit and/or Parking Debit Card for the amount available in their account at the time of use. It is up to participants to manage their own personal Transit and/or Parking Debit Card accounts.
• Reimbursement Eligibility: Only expenses for services incurred during a calendar month while you are an active participant are eligible for reimbursement. You can use the TRIP to pay for services incurred during the months you are enrolled in the plan.

Flexibility and Rollover

As an active full-time employee, your remaining balance will roll over month to month and year to year until you use your funds or leave employment.