Employer Benefits

Employers who are successful in implementing alternative commute option programs at their organization experience the following advantages:

Increased Productivity
Studies show employees who spend huge chunks of their day inching through traffic to and from work are less productive and creative on the job.  Commuters who use commute alternatives are more rested and more relaxed, ready to take on the day.  Thus, they are happier, healthier and more productive.

Cost Savings
Commute option programs can have a positive impact on your payroll tax liability.  Federal Tax Code allows employers to provide tax-free transit, vanpool, and parking benefits to their employees. The new Georgia Telework tax Credit allows employers to receive a tax credit for implementing a telework program at their worksite.

Free Telework Consulting
The Clean Air Campaign, in conjunction with BATMA, provides free professional consulting services to employers that are interested in starting or expanding a telework program. With a value of up to $20,000 per employer, these resources help participants develop, expand and implement an effective teleworking program. Contact Amy at amy@batma.org or 404-842-2692 for more information.

Improved employee recruitment and retention
Employees are a company’s greatest asset and finding qualified employees can be challenging, but keeping them can be even more difficult. Traffic congestion, geographic constraints, and long commutes can discourage potential employees from joining your organization and keep you from retaining current employees. Commute options programs are of little or no cost to employers and can greatly affect recruitment and retention.

Improved organizational morale
Commute option programs are a great employee benefit that will help decrease employee commute costs and stress which in turn will increase productivity and improve morale.

Improved Corporate Image
Reducing congestion and improving air quality for our region will improve your organizational identity. Get recognized for your outstanding commute options program through the region’s annual PACE Awards Event or through the national Best Workplace for Commuters designation.

Enhanced environmental commitment
Now it is more important than ever for your organization to be involved in socially responsible - environmental activities. Implementing a commute options program will greatly enhance your organization’s environmental commitment.

Reduced Parking Demand
Parking is a major expense for most employers in the Buckhead area.  Employers can reduce their parking costs by implementing and promoting commute options programs.