Cut Costs. Reduce Stress. Choose Transit

For employers in Buckhead, attracting and retaining top talent means creating a workplace that values both productivity and well-being. One practical way to do this is by supporting employees in exploring alternatives to driving alone and transit is one of the best options available.

Encouraging your workforce to use public transit, even just a few days a week, can pay off in multiple ways:

• Healthier employees: Studies show that transit riders naturally build in more physical activity, reducing the risk of chronic disease and supporting better mental health. This directly ties into lower employer health insurance costs over time.

• Less stress, more productivity: Parking in Atlanta is expensive and stressful to manage. Transit takes that burden off your employees, helping them arrive at work with a clearer head and more focus.

• Cost savings: With the annual cost of car ownership now topping $13,000, transit provides meaningful financial relief for your staff. Employers who offer Commuter Choice tax benefits can make this savings even more attractive.

• Community impact: Public transit strengthens local economies, 87% of trips benefit nearby businesses. For Buckhead specifically, transit also helps manage traffic congestion, improve air quality, and enhance the neighborhood’s appeal for residents and businesses alike.

• On the rise: Transit use in the U.S. has rebounded to 85% of pre-pandemic levels, with more riders using it not just for commuting but for leisure and community events. That makes this the right moment to promote it as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Employers don’t need to go it alone. Georgia Commute Options, through the Atlanta Regional Commission and GDOT, offers free resources to help businesses in Buckhead set up commuter programs that work for both employers and employees.

How You Can Get Involved

Livable Buckhead makes it simple for employers to take the next step with our Discounted Transit Pass Program. By joining, your company can offer employees deeply reduced monthly MARTA passes, making it easier and more affordable for them to choose transit over driving.

This program is flexible, there are no minimum participation requirements, and it’s designed to help Buckhead businesses strengthen their benefits package while supporting sustainability and improving employee satisfaction.

Getting started is easy. Reach out directly to Calvin Cromer at Calvin@livablebuckhead.org to learn more and enroll your company. Together, we can make commuting in Buckhead healthier, less stressful, and more cost-effective for everyone.