Transi-Cheks are being offered to encourage commuters to try an alternative mode
of transportation. The Transi-Chek program rewards a commuter by subsidizing $20
per month toward the first three consecutive months of their vanpool fares OR
bus pass. A rider must purchase a monthly seat on Commuteride Vanpool
or a monthly pass for the ValleyRide bus system to be eligible for the Transi-Chek.
The Transi-Chek works like cash; employees use the Transi-Chek to subsidize the
cost of their vanpool fare or bus pass.
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In no instance will any commuter be allowed to exceed the three Transi-Chek limit.
A switch in mode will not qualify the commuter for any additional Transi-Cheks.
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Qualified riders cannot have previously used Transi-Cheks and must be a new rider
(within the first two months) on the particular transportation system they want
to utilize.
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Transi-Cheks and Employer Tracking Logs will be provided to local employers interested
in promoting new rider ship to their employees. The Transi-chek incentive will be
offered at no cost to employers, and they will only be available to commuters through
their current employer. A Commuteride Employer Assistance Representative will be
the point of contact for distribution of the Transi-Cheks to the employer.
Employers may only distribute Transi-Cheks to current employees at their organization
who participate in vanpooling or the Valley Ride bus system. It is the responsibility
of the employer to certify, with the employee, that they have not previously used
Transi-Cheks and that they want to try a transportation alternative. To minimize
the chance of misuse, loss or theft, employers should distribute only one Transi-Chek
per month to their participating commuters for a maximum of three consecutive months.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. If I currently vanpool or buy a monthly bus pass and my employer just
started offering Transi-Cheks but I’ve never used them can I apply for them?
No. Transi-Cheks are designed to be an incentive for employees who have never vanpooled
or ridden the bus. Unfortunately they are not available to commuters who are already
using a commute alternative.
2. If my employer does not distribute Transi-Cheks can I get them from another
provider?
No. Transi-Cheks are an employer based program and are distributed only
through participating employers. Commuteride would be happy for you to put us in
touch with your employer to discuss with them about becoming a Transi-Chek program
participant.
3. Are spouses and/or family members of employees who are eligible also able
to receive Transi-Cheks?
No. However, Commuteride would be happy to contact your spouse or family
member’s employer to establish a new distribution point.
Download the Transi-Chek Redemption &
Tracking Instructions
Download the Employer
Tracking Log