50% Transit Subsidy

"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
A train pulls into the train station.

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Up-Front Subsidy

More flexible purchasing options with Inspira

Once enrolled, your transit subsidy would be applied automatically applied to monthly to pre-tax commuter benefit orders placed through Inspira.

The Inspira portal gives employees access to a federal tax benefit that allows monthly commuting costs to be deducted from their pay before taxes are calculated. The pre-tax commuter benefit is managed by Princeton's HR Benefits team.

New to Inspira? Check out the ordering guide.  

Payroll Reimbursement

Reimbursement of eligible transit receipts (no pre-tax)

Please see below list of all eligible ticket options eligible for receipt-based reimbursement. Individual one-way tickets and Tap2Pay payment records are not eligible. A reimbursement of up to $375 per commute month, assuming a $750 up-front cost, will be applied directly to your paycheck or stipend. Transit reimbursements through Payroll are subject to income tax.

Transit Provider

Accepted Purchases 

Ineligible Purchases 

New Jersey Transit (rail/bus/light rail)(1)

Monthly Pass  

10-packs (max two receipts per monthly commute) 

Minimum of 4 round-trips or 8 one-ways purchased in bulk as a single receipt (max two receipts per monthly commute)

Individual one-way tickets 

Individual round-trip tickets 

Receipts for less than 4 round-trip or 8 one-way tickets

SEPTA(1)

Monthly Pass  

Up to two SEPTA Key fare additions per monthly commute, with a maximum total value of $165. 

Individual Tap2Pay SEPTA Key expenses

Card replacements 

MTA Subway/Bus(1)

30-Day Pass (MetroCard kiosk)  

Up to two OMNY Card fare additions per monthly commute, with a maximum total value of $136.  

Individual Tap2Pay OMNY purchases  

Card replacements 

MTA LIRR (Long Island Rail) and Metro-North(1)

Monthly Pass  

Ten-Trip Peak/Off-Peak (max two receipts per monthly commute) 

 
PATH Train(1)

30 Day Pass  

10 or 20 Trip SmartLink (max two receipts per monthly commute) 

 

Individual Tap2Pay purchases 
NYC Ferry(1)10-pack pass One-way tickets
CoachUSA/Suburban Transit

Minimum of 4 round-trips or 8 one-ways purchased in bulk as a single receipt (max two receipts per monthly commute)

10 or 20 trip pack (max two receipts per monthly commute) 

Monthly pass (only sold for trips starting or ending in New York City) 

Individual one-way tickets 

Individual round-trip tickets 

Receipts for less than 4 round-trip or 8 one-way tickets

Amtrak(1)

30 Day Pass  

10-ride passes (max two receipts per monthly commute) 

One-way or round-trip tickets*

* Accepted using Inspira order option (see above)

WMATA(1) (requires department approval)

Monthly pass 

Fare add for 10+ rides on SmartTrip (max two receipts per monthly commute) 

Individual Tap2Pay purchases 

Card replacements 

(1) 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. 

No Transit to Your Office?

Employees at offices without direct transit to/from Princeton Junction (Canal Pointe, Forrestal, PPPL) who enroll in the RYR 50% transit subsidy also qualify for a Lyft Pass with a limited number of fully subsidized rides.

See Lyft Pass for more details. 

 

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