Press Conference 03-16-2009

LIRR Commuters can save up to 40% annually in commuting costs!

THE NEW Economic Stimulus Package includes a significant increase to Employer-

Sponsored Transit Benefits Programs.

LIRR customers can now use additional pre-tax dollars to pay for more of their commuting expenses.

The new law nearly doubles the amount of pre-tax income the you can use to pay for mass transit from $120 to $230 per month.

Below is how the increase in benefit would help Long Island Rail Road commuters:

			Percent of Pre-Tax Deduction with Enrollment in Pre-Tax Benefit Program
Zone	Monthly Fare	Before ($120)	New Benefit Amount ($230)
1	$135	89%	100%
3	$160	75%	100%
4	$185	65%	100%
7	$211	57%	100%
9	$248	48%	93%
10	$278	43%	83%
12	$328	37%	70%
14	$356	34%	65%

Put additional dollars into your pocket by signing up for an Employer-Sponsored Transit Benefit Program. Contact your employer's Human Resources or Benefits Department for details.

For more information, please visit the MTA Tax-free Fare Benefit website.