Maryland Department of Transportation

Empowering Employers: Free Support to Keep Your Workplace Moving

Are you a business 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.

Map of The MD 295 Corridor With areas delineated between the Baltimore Inner Harbor in the north and BWI Airport in the south

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].

Past and Upcoming Workshops

Over the next few months, we will be hosting monthly workshops/office hours for employers in the MD 295 corridor every fourth Tuesday at 2 p.m. 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: TBD
  • April 28: TBD
  • May 26: TBD
  • June 30: TBD
  • July 28: Wrap-up
Not an employer in the MD 295 pilot corridor? Our Commuter Choice Maryland program can still provide support for you. Learn how.