Get started with the 50% Transit Subsidy program
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Eligibility requirements
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- All benefits-eligible faculty, staff, or full-time graduate student without a campus housing assignment.
- Take a train, bus, subway, or a combination of transit services in lieu of an annual parking permit.
- All benefits-eligible faculty, staff, or full-time graduate student without a campus housing assignment.
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Commuter benefits
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- 50% reimbursement on monthly transit purchases up to a maximum of $325 in reimbursements per commute month.
- To receive your reimbursements after enrolling in the benefit, submit the Mass Transit Subsidy request form and include copies of your receipts.
- 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.
- To receive your reimbursements after enrolling in the benefit, submit the Mass Transit Subsidy request form and include copies of your receipts.
- Commute flexibility when you need it
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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.
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- 50% reimbursement on monthly transit purchases up to a maximum of $325 in reimbursements per commute month.
Ticketing options
A table of reimbursement eligible transit options can be found below. Individual tickets are not eligible for reimbursement unless noted below. A reimbursement of up to $325 per commute month, assuming a $650 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 Provider | Ticket Options | How To Purchase |
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| New Jersey Transit (rail/bus/light rail)** | Monthly Pass OR Two 10-packs OR FlexPass | NJ Transit app OR station vending machine |
| SEPTA** | Monthly Pass OR cost of 20 tickets added to SEPTA KeyCard | Online OR station vending machine |
| MTA Subway/Bus** | 30-Day MetroCard OR $55 MetroCard fare add | Online OR station vending machine |
| MTA LIRR (Long Island Rail) and Metro-North ** | Monthly Pass OR Two Ten-Trip Peak/Off-Peak | Online OR station vending machine |
| PATH Train** | 30 Day Pass OR 20 Trip SmartLink | Online OR station vending machine |
| CoachUSA/Suburban Transit | Variable* OR 20 individual / 10 round trip | Online OR station vending machine |
| Amtrak** | 30 Day Pass OR Two 10-ride passes | Online |
* No monthly passes sold, please purchase the exact number of tickets needed for the month in bulk.
** 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.
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.
You can take advantage of both University transit benefits: 50% subsidy and Pre-Tax.
Set aside up to $270 per month in pre-tax income for transit tickets and an additional $270 for parking at transit stations. Then, use your receipt to get your 50% subsidy.
Revise Your Ride transit riders in offices without direct transit options to/from Princeton Junction (Canal Pointe, Forrestal, PPPL) qualify for 100% subsidized Lyft rides between your office and the train station.
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.