"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 Ticketing options 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. 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 NJ Transit discounts You can save 25% on your NJ Transit monthly pass (bus, rail, or light-rail) with the NJ Transit Monthly Pass Student Discount. Discounted receipts are eligible for the 50% reimbursement. Learn about the NJ Transit Student Discount Do I owe taxes on Revise Your Ride incentives? Revise Your Ride incentives are paid out at the end of each semester directly through University payroll. Incentives are considered taxable income and are subject to federal and state income taxes. Income tax will be withheld automatically on your paycheck or stipend. Bike to your stop or station All local public transit (NJ Transit, Coach USA, and TigerTransit) are bike friendly. Buses provide either bike racks on the front of the vehicle or under bus luggage storage space. On NJ Transit trains, folding bikes are welcome any time, and standard frame bikes during off-peak hours.
