The Commuter Choice Program is a voluntary program designed to assist Long Island employers with the promotion of commute alternatives at their worksite.

Free Commuter Choice Program services include:

• Assistance with carpool and vanpool formation
  
• Enhancement of your company's current commuter transportation programs
  
• Help with relocation issues, compressed work week schedules, telecommuting and flextime
  
• Commuter Information Racks with site-specific transit and rideshare information
  
• On-site Commuter Fairs for your employees
• Notification of Air Quality Action Days

As an employer, there are a number of excellent reasons why you should participate in the Commuter Choice Program. They include:

• Increased productivity
• Enhanced ability to recruit and retain valued employees
• Improved employee morale
  
• Gaining status as a community leader by participating in the Commuter Choice Program
  
• Reduced congestion in your parking lot
  
• Improved air quality
  
• More pleasant work environment due to less stressful commute
  
• Increased flexibility for hours of operation with alternate work schedules
  
• Cost savings associated with telecommuting
  
• Retaining employees when relocating
  
• Access to state funded grant monies
• Tax benefits for you and your employees: Employers can save on payroll related taxes and employees can save on federal income taxes