Commuters

Make a change, one commute at a time.

Do you want to relieve stress, save money, help the environment and get healthy?  Rethink Your Commute!  TRAFFIX can help find the right fit and help you discover commuter options that will enhance your lifestyle.

• Carpool with co-workers, neighbors or friends.
• Vanpool for short- and long-distance commutes.
• Transit including the light rail, ferry, train and bus.
• Bike/walk to work for your health and the health of the planet.
• Telework one or more days per week.

Through programs like the IRS Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefit Section 132(f), employees can qualify for financial incentives to find an alternative to driving alone. Employees can receive up to $270/month for transit, vanpool, or parking expenses.  Speak with your Human Resources Department for more information.

Military commuters

The Transportation Incentive Program (TIP) and the Mass Transportation Benefit Program (MTBP) are federally-subsidized benefits that cover vanpools and all transit in the Hampton Roads area, including the local and express buses, light rail and ferry services. The benefit currently pays up to $265/month. Participants can save as much at $2,000/year on commuting expenses! Vanpools are also eligible to receive TIP and MTBP monies.

For TIP, all active duty Navy and Marine Corps personnel, DON civilians, and Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) employees are eligible. It’s free and easy to sign up online with your government-issued Common Access Card ID. Additional information is available on the Office of Finance Operations website.

For MTBP, all active duty Army and Air Force personnel, and Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) employees are eligible. It’s also free and easy to sign up online with your government-issued Common Access Card. Additional information is available on the Department of Defense website.