"The best part of my commute is the quiet time that I enjoy where I listen to music and mentally prepare for the day." NICOLE BARKLEY, OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Get started with the 50% Transit Subsidy program Eligibility requirements All benefits-eligible faculty, staff, or full-time graduate students without a campus housing assignment. Take a train, bus, subway, or a combination of transit services in lieu of an annual parking permit to reach Princeton's campus or University-affiliated facilities for work or study. Home address on file with the University matches transit commute requested for reimbursement. Commuter benefits 50% reimbursement on monthly transit purchases up to a maximum of $375 in reimbursements per commute month (Academic Year 2024-2025). To receive your reimbursements after enrolling in the benefit, submit the Mass Transit Subsidy request form and include copies of your receipts. Eligible transit purchases made starting the same month as enrollment will be eligible for reimbursement. Subsidy requests must be made within 90 days of purchase. You do not need to submit monthly to stay active in the program. We know schedules change especially around the end of the semester or over the summer. Commute flexibility when you need it.We know that committing to an alternative commute still means that sometimes you need a little flexibility. With every Revise Your Ride benefit comes additional options to use as needed. Learn more about commute flexibility Reimbursement options Tickets eligible for transit subsidy requests A table of reimbursement-eligible transit options can be found below. Individual tickets and Tap2Pay payment records are not eligible for reimbursement unless listed below. A reimbursement of up to $375 per commute month, assuming a $750 up-front cost, will be applied directly to your paycheck or stipend.You must be enrolled in the 50% Transit Subsidy program to claim this benefit.Transit ProviderMonthly Ticket OptionsHow To PurchaseNew Jersey Transit (rail/bus/light rail)(2)Monthly Pass 10-packs (up to 2 per month)4 or more one-way tickets purchased in bulk (up to 2 per month)NJ Transit app OR station vending machine SEPTA(2)Monthly Pass Fare add for 10+ tickets added to SEPTA KeyCardMin $25 if riding to 30th Street, min $82 if riding to Trenton. Individual SEPTA Key expenses are not accepted for reimbursement.Online OR station vending machine MTA Subway/Bus(2)30-Day Pass (MetroCard kiosk) OMNY Card fare add: $34 (weekly) / $136 (monthly)Individual Tap2Pay OMNY purchases on a credit card statement are not accepted for reimbursement.Online OR station vending machineMTA LIRR (Long Island Rail) and Metro-North(2)Monthly Pass Ten-Trip Peak/Off-Peak (up to 2 per month)Online OR station vending machine PATH Train(2)30 Day Pass 10 or 20 Trip SmartLink (up to 2 per month)Individual Tap2Pay purchases on a credit card statement are not accepted for reimbursement.Online OR station vending machine NYC Ferry(2)10-pack passNYC Ferry App OR station vending machine CoachUSA/Suburban Transit(1)Single purchase of the exact number of tickets needed10 or 20 trip packMonthly passOnline OR station vending machine Amtrak(2)30 Day Pass 10-ride passes (up to 2 per month)4 tickets through Multi-City purchase optionRound trip ticketsOnline WMATA(2) (requires department approval)Monthly passFare add for 10+ rides on SmartTrip Individual Tap2Pay purchases on a credit card statement are not accepted for reimbursement.Online OR station vending machine (1) Monthly and bulk discount tickets are only sold by Transit Authority for trips starting/ending in New York. For local trips at stops between Princeton and New Brunswick, please purchase the exact number of tickets needed for the month in bulk.(2) Discounts available for senior citizens and/or customers with disabilities. Please check the transit agency’s website for details. If you use a transit provider not on this list for your commute to Princeton's campus or another official University office location, please contact The Service Point for consideration. Do I owe taxes on Revise Your Ride subsidies? Revise Your Ride transit subsidies are paid out directly through University payroll. Subsidies are considered taxable income and are subject to federal and state income taxes. Income tax will be withheld automatically on your paycheck or stipend. Ready to Revise Your Ride? Princeton's campus is highly accessible by public transit. Take the train, bus, subway, or a combination of transit services and be reimbursed 50% of your monthly transit costs in lieu of an annual parking permit.Apply Now Buy your tickets pre-taxYou can take advantage of both University transit benefits: 50% subsidy and Pre-Tax.Set aside up to $315 per month in pre-tax income for transit tickets and an additional $315 for parking at transit stations. Transit costs are eligible for the University's 50% subsidy.Learn about the HR Pre-Tax benefit Is your office not connected by transit? Employees in offices without direct transit options to/from Princeton Junction (Canal Pointe, Forrestal, PPPL) looking to enroll in the RYR 50% transit subsidy also qualify for a Lyft pass offering a limited number of fully subsidized rides to/from Princeton Junction. Opting into this service can be done through the Revise Your Ride 50% Transit subsidy application. Once enrolled, please expect a separate Lyft Pass activation email with instructions to follow in order to book subsidized rides directly from the Lyft app to and from Princeton Junction and your workplace. Local Movement, Global Impact The University is committed to achieving carbon neutrality for all campus emissions by 2046 as well as support sustainable action at all scales, from personal to global. In New Jersey, more than 40% of greenhouse gas emissions come from the transportation sector, with significant climate and human health implications, particularly for overburdened communities. Through Revise Your Ride and the Campus Mobility Framework, the University looks to double the percentage of alternative commuters and expand the use of campus as an incubator for lifelong sustainable transportation habits. Check on our progress
