Commuter benefits allow you to save money on transit and parking expenses you incur commuting to and from work, using pre-tax dollars from your pay.
You can elect commuter benefits — and adjust or stop your benefit — at any time. The enrollment deadline is the 10th of any month for a benefit the following month. Similarly, if you change your commuter benefits order by the 10 of any month, the change will go into effect the following month. For example, September 10 is the deadline for October.
To get started or adjust your commuter benefits order, log in to your personalized benefits account, select the Other Benefits menu at the top of the page and then select Commuter Benefits.
Important Reminder: Parking and transit rates are often updated at the start of a new year. Check with your parking provider or transit authority to find out if your rates are changing and adjust your commuter benefit monthly order amount accordingly. Adjustments made by the 10th of the month go into effect on the 1st of the following month.
Commuter Benefits FAQS:
Commuter benefits allow you to use pre-tax dollars for work-related transportation, such as public transit passes and parking.
Here’s an example based on current parking and transit benefit limits and certain income assumptions: If you spend $2,760 on commuter expenses annually and you have a combined state and federal tax rate of 30%, you could save more than $800 a year.
Everyone’s specific situation and savings vary, so it’s recommended that you consult a tax advisor for amounts specific to your situation
There are monthly pre-tax limits for transit and parking expenses. You can view the limit amounts when you sign up for Commuter Benefits.
- Fund a prepaid MasterCard for eligible transit or parking expenses
- Purchase a daily, weekly or monthly transit pass directly from the transit vendor
- Reimburse yourself for eligible parking expenses
- Direct pay for your parking garage monthly pass
You can use your Commuter Benefits if you incur expenses using any of the following to commute to or from work:
- Train
- Light rail
- Commuter rail
- Parking
- Shuttle bus
- Vanpool
- Biking
- Bus
- Ferry and boat
Mileage, tolls, fuel, carpooling and business travel are not eligible for Commuter Benefits.
You can sign up and make changes to your Commuter Benefits election at any time throughout the year to meet your changing commuting needs.
The order deadline is the 10th of the prior month (e.g., January 10 is the deadline for February).
If your commuting needs don’t vary much all year, you can set up a recurring order.
You may change your Commuter Benefits election at any time. However, the order deadline is the 10th of every month to place an order for the following month.
Log into your personal benefits account at www.myaecombenefits.com, select the Other Benefits menu at the top of the page and then select Commuter Benefits.
From here, you may:
- Order a transit or parking pass to be mailed directly to your home
- Renew a monthly transit or parking pass
- Track your order history
- Maintain your account information
Parking and transit rates are often updated at the start of a new year. Check with your parking provider or transit authority to find out if your rates are changing and adjust your commuter benefit monthly amount accordingly.
Adjustments made by the 10th of the month go into effect on the 1st of the following month.
Log into your commuter account at www.myAECOMbenefits.com or reach out to the AECOM Benefits Service Center.
Unused commuter balances are forfeited when your employment ends. This means that you will no longer be able to use the funds in your commuter account once you are no longer an AECOM employee. If you are currently enrolled in AECOM’s commuter benefit program and have a commuter balance, please make sure to draw down your commuter balance by submitting any outstanding commuter expenses you’ve incurred prior to your termination date.
Alight
Enter AECOM as your employer. You’ll need your Alight personalized benefits account user ID and password. If you don’t have an account, register with the last four digits of your Social Security number, your phone number and your ZIP code.
