Maryland Department of Transportation

Empowering Employers: Free Support to Keep Your Workplace Moving

Are you an employer near MD 295 between West Nursery Road and I-95? If so, we want to work with you to help you and your employees commute easier. Through one-on-one support, workshops, and custom resources this program can help you boost recruitment, retention, and reliability of your workforce, save money on taxes, and get recognition for your efforts.

MD 295 Pilot Corridor Project area, Inner Harbor to BWI Airport

Image of the MD 295 Pilot Corridor Project area spanning from the Inner Harbor in the north to BWI Airport in the south with light rail stations depicted along the route

About the Program

MDOT’s Commuter Choice Maryland program is offering FREE support to employers along the MD 295 corridor (from West Nursery Road to I-95) to improve employee commutes during ongoing impacts from the Key Bridge collapse.

Your Commitment

Diagram of The 5 steps for Employers along the MD295 corridor to meet with MDOT and earn the Empoloyer Partner Badge and benefit from MDOT Marketing

 

You’ll Receive

  • Tips on how to use commuter perks to attract and retain great employees
  • Education on how commuter benefits can save your organization money
    • Save up to $1,200 per employee per year with the Maryland Commuter Tax Credit
    • Save on federal payroll taxes
    • Save on parking-related costs and use those spots for clients and visitors!
  • Free one-on-one support from the Commuter Choice Maryland team including evaluation of your current offerings and recommendations to improve your commute benefits program.
  • Free commuter survey development and recommendations
  • Custom resources and materials to help inform your employees about commuter benefits and other ways to travel.
  • Recognition for your participation through Commuter Choice Maryland’s Employer Partner Program.

How to Join!

Want to participate? Fill out the form below or reach out to us at [email protected].

MD 295 Corridor Conversations

Over the next few months, we will be hosting monthly workshops/office hours for employers in the MD 295 corridor every fourth Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. These casual sessions are designed to help you better understand how the program can support your organization, and also provide an opportunity for you to ask questions of the MDOT team or other employers in the area. At each session, we will provide a brief presentation on a specific aspect of the program. See schedule of dates and topics below.
  • January 27: Working Together to Improve Commutes along MD 295. Watch the recording,
  • February 24: Delivering Commuter Programs to Help Improve the Commute Along MD 295
  • March 24: Maximize Employer Tax Savings With the Maryland Commuter Choice Incentive
  • April 28: Share the Ride! Getting to work by carpool, vanpool and public transit
  • May 26: Creating a More Bike-Friendly Workplace
  • June 30: TBD
  • July 28: Wrap-up and Lessons Learned

Email us at [email protected] if interested in joining Corridor Conversations.

Not an employer in the MD 295 pilot corridor? Our Commuter Choice Maryland program can still provide support for you. Learn how.