Transit Benefits
Start saving on your commute. Enroll in CUNY's TransitBenefit program today.
TransitBenefit Transportation Spending Account (TSA) is a voluntary benefit for eligible employees interested in saving on their New York City Transit subway and bus costs.
Depending on your particular tax situation and your NYCT commuting expenses, you could save more than $200 annually if you commute by subway or local bus, more than $300 if you commute by express bus.
If you participate in the TSA program, you will receive a PIN-based debit card (TSA Card) that can be used to purchase MetroCards from MetroCard vending machines. You may choose from several Transportation Deduction Plans - Occasional Rider, Monthly Unlimited Card, Weekly Trip and Express Bus Rider - depending on your needs and schedule.
TSA Account
The Transportation Spending Account (TSA) is a special bank account funded by transportation deductions taken from your pay. Transportation deductions are taken from pre-tax earnings, however transportation deductions over the IRC $115 per month limit are taken post-tax. An annual post-tax administrative fee of approximately $21.60 will also be deducted from your pay on an annualized pro-rated basis.
Pursuant to Chapter 381 of the Laws of 2003 and the provisions of Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 132, CUNY offers the qualified Transportation Fringe Benefit Program to full-time and part-time employees, who will now have the opportunity to use pre-tax earnings to cover certain public transportation costs through the TransitBenefit Program.
More Information
The TransitBenefit TSA Program at CUNY is administered through the Office of Faculty and Staff Relations, University Benefits Office. For further information explore the links on this website or contact your College Benefits Officer.
