For many employees, the commute sets the tone for the entire workday. Long drives, rising fuel costs, and limited transportation options can drain energy before work even begins. That’s why forward-thinking employers are reimagining how their teams get to and from work.
Georgia Commute Options and its local partners, Midtown Transportation and Perimeter Connects, are proud to announce that five metro Atlanta organizations have earned the prestigious 2026 Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWCTM) designation. Cox Enterprises, State Farm, Georgia Institute of Technology, Newcomb & Boyd, and Trees Atlanta are being recognized for their commitment to providing exceptional commuter benefits that support employee well-being, access to reliable transportation, and sustainability.
BWCTM is a nationally recognized membership program that honors companies who meet the organization’s rigorous standards for offering high-quality commuter benefits. Participating organizations promote affordable and environmentally-friendly transportation options such as transit, biking, carpooling, telework, and flexible scheduling.
Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises has long been a leader in sustainability, and its commuter program reflects that commitment. As the company expanded into new locations, leaders saw an opportunity to make commuting easier and more affordable for employees while reducing the company’s environmental impact.
The company offers pre-tax commuter accounts so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified commuting expenses like mass transit and parking. Working with Perimeter Connects, a local transportation management association, Cox offers employees a subsidized vanpool option. Vanpool service qualifies as a pre-tax expense for the commuter account. Additionally, Perimeter Connects provides a last-mile shuttle connection to bridge the gap between MARTA and the workplace, removing a common barrier to using public transportation. The company also supports alternative commute modes with infrastructure such as bike racks, onsite showers and changing facilities, as well as designated carpool parking.
By lowering the cost and stress of commuting, Cox supports employee satisfaction while reinforcing its broader sustainability goals—namely, to reduce the company’s carbon footprint.
State Farm
State Farm has partnered for several years with Perimeter Connects to promote sustainable commute options and help employees plan their commute to work.
Not content just to locate near MARTA, State Farm worked with MARTA to construct an extension of the platform to connect with their regional Park Center campus in Dunwoody and provide significantly better public access to the station. State Farm provides employees the opportunity via monthly payroll deduction to use pre-tax dollars to pay for transit passes and a flat rate of $75 a month for vanpooling. State Farm further supports alternative commutes with a significant telework program that reduces the number of commuting trips employees make per week by at least 20 percent. It also offers bicycle parking and flexible work arrangements designed to meet the needs of a hybrid workforce.
State Farm leaders emphasize that commuter benefits play a critical role in morale, recruitment, and retention. With many employees splitting time between home and the office, flexibility has become an essential part of the commute conversation. Transit access, hybrid work and flexible schedules help employees manage traffic congestion and fluctuating gas prices, two of the biggest challenges facing Atlanta commuters.
Georgia Institute of Technology
With hundreds of faculty and staff relying on alternative transportation, Georgia Tech plays a critical role in advancing sustainable commuting both on campus and across Midtown Atlanta.
The institution partners with the transportation management association Midtown Alliance to promote the campus’ commuter benefits program. Key offerings include subsidized transit passes, extensive bike infrastructure, onsite showers and changing areas for cyclists, a robust campus shuttle network, carpool and electric vehicle parking, and dedicated transportation staff who provide personalized commute support. Annual campus-wide commute surveys allow Georgia Tech to continuously refine its programs based on real feedback.
By collaborating with local partners and promoting sustainable travel choices from day one—starting with new hire orientations—Georgia Tech shows how transportation planning can support both institutional goals and individual needs.
Newcomb & Boyd
Engineering firm Newcomb & Boyd took a proactive approach to commuter benefits during an office renovation, using the moment as an opportunity to rethink how employees travel to work. What began as a traditional carpool map with pushpins evolved into a modern, data-driven commuter program.
Working closely with GCO, the firm introduced updated carpool matching tools, digital commute maps, and educational resources embedded directly into onboarding. Employees can choose between discounted parking or fully subsidized monthly transit passes, with emergency parking available for transit users. The company further supports sustainable commutes with bike racks and flexible work arrangements.
Sustainability is core to Newcomb & Boyd’s identity, and aligning commuter benefits with that mission was a natural fit. The success of the Atlanta headquarters pilot has since informed commuter programs across the firm’s other offices, proving that even smaller organizations can make a big impact with thoughtful planning.
Trees Atlanta
For Trees Atlanta, promoting clean, sustainable commuting is a natural extension of its environmental mission. The organization protects and improves Atlanta’s urban forest for the health and well-being of our communities. Encouraging employees to choose cleaner ways to get to work is another way to do that.
Trees Atlanta offers transit passes, bike racks, flexible work arrangements, and a strong culture of participation in regional bike and clean-air challenges. The organization has also pioneered innovative incentive programs, including employer-funded rewards for clean commutes tracked through the MyGCO app.
With a staff of 104 employees, Trees Atlanta demonstrates that size isn’t a barrier to impact. By aligning commuter benefits with values, the organization fosters a workplace culture where sustainability is part of everyday life.
A Better Commute Is a Competitive Advantage
What unites these five companies is the shared understanding that improving the commute improves the work experience. From reducing stress and saving money to supporting sustainability and attracting top talent, commuter benefits deliver measurable value for both employees and businesses.
As these 2026 BWCTM winners show, a better commute isn’t just a perk—it’s a business strategy. Their leadership is helping move metro Atlanta toward a future where getting to work is healthier, cleaner and within reach for everyone.
Georgia Commute Options—a program made possible by the Atlanta Regional Commission and Georgia Department of Transportation—works with businesses, property managers, CIDs and local transportation management associations to develop and implement commute programs and services that reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality across the region.
Ready to get rolling on a new commuter program? Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.