Benefits News

Are you ready for your commute?

September 03, 2021
Plan for your commute

How are you getting to work this fall? Plan for your commute now by checking your balance, updating your contribution, or enrolling in the Transit/Parking Reimbursement Program (T/PRP).

IF YOU’RE ALREADY PARTICIPATING
  1. Check your current T/PRP balance
  1. Update your contribution
    • Log in to CUBES; confirm access through multi-factor authentication (DUO)
    • Click "My Benefits Summary"; then select "Update 2021 Transit/Parking Elections"
    • Click “+Add” for the Transit Reimbursement Program or the Parking Reimbursement Program.
    • Follow the prompts.
  • Changes made on or before the 20th day of a month will be effective the first day of the following month (i.e. September 20 changes effective October 1).
  • Changes made on or after the 21st day of a month will be effective the first day of the second following month (i.e. September 21 changes effective November 1). 

IF YOU’RE NOT YET PARTICIPATING

Did you know that you can save money by paying for commuting expenses with pre-tax dollars, deducted directly from your paycheck each month. Learn more on our T/PRP page. 

How to Enroll
  1. Log in to CUBES; confirm access through multi-factor authentication (DUO)
  2. Click "My Benefits Summary"; then select "Update 2021 Transit/Parking Elections"
  3. Click “+Add” for the Transit Reimbursement Program or the Parking Reimbursement Program.
  4. Follow the prompts.

New in 2021

Use T/PRP funds to ride the Columbia University Commuter Shuttles.

Other Eligible Commuting Options
  • Amtrak
  • Long Island Railroad (LIRR)
  • New Jersey Transit (NJT)
  • Staten Island Rapid Transit (SIRT)
  • Metro North Commuter Railroad
  • Commuter and suburban express bus services
  • Certain ferry and registered van pool services
  • New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s buses and subways
    • You must use your EBPA card to load a MetroCard to ride MTA subways and buses. EBPA cards do not work with OMNY, the contactless payment system.
  • UberPOOL and Lyft Shared
  • Commercial parking near your work location
  • Parking at a train station where you board mass transit

You can enroll in or make changes to the T/PRP at any time during the year. Find out more on our T/PRP page.

Questions about your benefits? Contact the CU Benefits Service Center by email: [email protected], or phone: 212-851-7000, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

 

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