BWC member, UCLA, unveils new campus plan that targets electric vehicle adoption.  The plan includes providing spaces within every campus zone to meet resident, commuter, visitor and fleet clean power needs, with almost 1,000 charging points by 2025.  Read the full article.

View BWC Connections - January 2023 Newsletter

In the January 2023 issue:

More Than 600 Workplaces Recognized as Best Workplaces for Commuters

BWC Promotional Tools: Spread the News!

Did you know? Commuting in Florida

Did you know? Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits Aren’t Tax Deductible

Watch previous webinars:

Announcing the 2023 List Webinar Recording

2023 Commuter Benefits Update Webinar Recording

"Out of My Lane" Podcast

Member Benefits:

2023 Commuter Benefits Guide for Employers

FAQs on Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits

Member Chat

Tech Tips:

How to print my BWC certificate

Testimonials:

CAP Metro

Tampa Downtown Partnership

TAMPA, Fla., January 26, 2023 (Newswire.com) -Announcing the 2023 Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) annual list of U.S.-based employers, universities and sites who meet the program's National Standard of Excellence by providing exceptional commuter benefits and collectively changing how more than 2 million employees and students commute to and from work each day.

2023 Best Workplaces for Commuters list: www.bestworkplaces.org

More than 600 workplaces have been named to the 2023 Best Workplaces for Commuters list, a record-breaking year for the organization. The list includes Best Workplaces, Best Universities and Best Sites for Commuters across the U.S. continuing to provide high level commuter benefits. "This year we are excited to announce a record-breaking list of workplaces," said Julie Bond, Program Manager for Best Workplaces for Commuters. "Employers that make this list demonstrate an exemplary commitment to their employees, offering commute programs, like telework, discounted transit passes, and bicycle-friendly amenities, that empower their employees to be successful at work while also supporting their individual needs."  Read full press release.

Click below to watch the Announcement webinar.

In collaboration with the National Institute for Congestion Reduction (NICR) and the University of South Florida’s Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications, CUTR’s first podcast, Out of My Lane, began production in late 2021. Hosted by award-winning journalist and USF professor Wayne Garcia, Out of My Lane explores the world of transportation. From research innovations to community outreach, join Out of My Lane to learn more about improvements to your daily commute.

In a recent episode, Julie Bond, Best Workplaces for Commuters Program Manager and Tom Harrington of Intuit discuss "What makes a Best Workplace for Commuters?"

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On October 18, 2022, the IRS announced that for tax year 2023, the monthly limitation for the qualified transportation fringe benefit and the monthly limitation for qualified parking increases to $300, up $20 from the limit for 2022!  

Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) is excited to announce the release of their updated 2023 Commuter Benefits Guide.  On Wednesday, December 14, 2022 the guide was released at the online webinar.  Be the first to see the new guide and download your copy, free to all current BWC members!

Request your 2023 Commuter Benefits Guide Today

The deadline to submit your new or renewal application to be a Best Workplace for Commuters on the 2023 List has been extended.  Please submit your new or renewal application by December 15, 2022 and payment is due by December 30, 2022 to get on the list for 2023.

On October 18, 2022, the IRS reported “For tax year 2023, the monthly limitation for the qualified transportation fringe benefit and the monthly limitation for qualified parking increases to $300, up $20 from the limit for 2022.”

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-provides-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2023

See more information and the 2023 summary table on the BWC website.

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In the October 2022 issue:

Get on the 2023 List

Watch a 6-minute video about how to renew your BWC membership

Register for the upcoming webinars:  

    10/26/2022 - Announcing Florida's BWCs

11/01/2022 - The Messy Middle: Telework Transformation, Part 2

Watch previous webinars:

Reducing Emissions

The Path to Partnership

Opening Day! BWC Open Enrollment

Member Benefits:

2022 Commuter Benefits Guide for Employers

FAQs on Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits

Tech Tips:

How to check my BWC renewal date

BWC member chat

New BWC partner logo

View BWC Connections newsletter - July 2022

Topics Include:

BWC Opening Day webinar
BWC appreciation video
Submit a 10-second testimonial video
August 11: The Path to Partnership webinar
Previous webinars 
Tech Tip: How to check my BWC expiration date
Tech Tip: Watch a 6-minute video on how to renew your membership
Testimonials from JLL, New North Transportation Alliance and TDM Specialists, Inc.

The American Opportunity Survey illuminates how many people are offered the option to work from home, who works flexibly, and how they feel about it.  (McKinsey & Company)

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