They say the best things in life are free. And here’s more proof! At GCO, we help more than 450 employers and property managers across the metro region implement engaging and highly successful commuter programs that help reduce the cost of getting to work while improving mobility and air quality. Best of all? You guessed it: They’re all free.
Whether your employees are full-time onsite, fully remote or something in between, we’ll work one-on-one with you to develop, implement, guide and market a commute options plan that meets the unique needs of your organization and employees.
Financial Incentives
Pre-tax Benefits to Lower Commute Expenses
Offering commuter benefits makes it less expensive for employees to get to and from work. It’s also a great perk that can make a difference in recruiting, retaining and rewarding your workforce. The Commuter Tax Benefit program through the IRS allows employees to use up to $325 a month, tax-free, to pay for commuting by bus, train or vanpool and for parking in a commuter lot.
Rewards Programs
We offer financial incentives to motivate your employees to switch from driving alone to work to an alternative such as carpooling, vanpooling, teleworking, taking transit, biking and walking.
Gimme Five – Employees can earn $5 a day, up to $150 over a 90-day period, when they take and log a clean commute.
$25 Prizes – Employees who log clean commutes earn points that can be used to enter the monthly drawing for a $25 cash prize.
Carpool Rewards – Employees earn cash every month for carpooling. The bigger the carpool, the bigger the reward.
Discounts – Employees can also unlock hundreds of discounts around town and beyond.
Consultation Services
FlexWork Consulting
The ROI on flexwork is clear: happier employees, less churn and greater productivity—all of which add up to serious savings for employers. Our flexwork team supports employers with tailored strategies and training. We can help answer your questions on hybrid work, telework, flexible scheduling, compressed workweeks and more.
Ridematching and Guaranteed Ride Home
We can help you launch a carpool program or find nearby carpool and vanpool partners. MyGCO can match employees with carpools and vanpools who live and work near them. Plus, registered employees who use commute alternatives are eligible for up to 5 free rides home each year for unexpected events that cause them to leave work earlier or later.
Troubleshooting a New Commute
Moving locations and worried about how it will impact your teams? We got you. Our consultants can provide employees with information about the best commute options available to get them to their new worksite.
Employee Survey
Get real commuter data and insights with our 2-minute survey that’s customized to your workforce. Learn how employees are getting to work today and their level of interest in alternatives and services we offer.
Free Program Marketing
Case Studies
With more than 30 years in the business, we’ve helped hundreds of employers just like you solve their toughest commute concerns. Our case studies show how similar employers have implemented successful commute options programs and the results achieved.
Employer Education Webinars
Our webinars offer opportunities for ongoing employer education. Webinars feature industry leaders as well as GCO’s subject matter experts who share research trends and insights, offer guidance on specific commute options topics, facilitate leadership discussions and are available to answer questions.
Employer Recognition
Your commute program plays an important role in helping to improve mobility and air quality for the region. We celebrate your success with public relations exposure in local media and an annual awards program spotlighting your organization’s positive impacts on commute options.
Onsite Events
Let us help you spread the word about commute options to your workforce. We offer free marketing materials for your presentations and/or tabling events about commute options, assistance and resources available to employees at your worksite.
GCO can help you find the right blend of employee commute strategies that suit your business. Learn more about our free employer services and resources. Ready to get rolling on a new commuter program? Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation. Let’s discuss how we can help.