New ACCESS program provides downtown employers $600 in benefits at no cost to their workers, plus public recognition for participating businesses.
ACCESS WPB from WPBgo offers free transit passes, mobility assistance, and honors businesses that help reduce vehicle congestion.
Employers in downtown West Palm Beach now have the opportunity to provide their teams with $600 in free benefits and gain visibility for their company through ACCESS WPB, a new program from the West Palm Beach Mobility Coalition (WPBgo). Participating businesses will also be eligible for workplace awards related to transportation options.
The program helps businesses offer better, cost-effective transportation alternatives for employees, reducing stress and improving traffic. At the same time, participating businesses will receive public recognition at the Commuter Choice Awards in the summer of 2026, which celebrate workplaces making significant efforts to support their employees and reduce vehicle congestion in downtown WPB.
Benefits of the ACCESS program
ACCESS WPB provides participating employers with a no-cost comprehensive package, making it easier and more accessible for employees to choose car-free transportation options. The program’s key features include:
- Free transit passes that allow exploring bus and train alternatives.
- Guidance and support to create or expand commuter benefits programs tailored to workforce needs.
- Mobility challenges and engagement tools that promote biking, walking, carpooling, and public transit, with opportunities to win prizes and encourage teamwork.
- Recognition through the Commuter Choice Awards (summer 2026) and potential eligibility for the “Best Workplace for Commuters” title.
These benefits were previously offered as part of the Workplace Mobility Initiative pilot program, where notable results were demonstrated.
At Palm Beach Atlantic University’s dining services, the human resources manager reported that employee absences and tardiness increased by 26% the year before the program.
During the three months of participation, when employees had access to reliable transportation, tardiness and absences decreased significantly, and the company retained several key employees who would otherwise have struggled to get to work.
Public recognition and awards
ACCESS WPB will launch the first annual Commuter Choice Awards in the summer of 2026. Participating employers will receive recognition from peers and the community in categories such as:
- Best overall workplace
- Most engaged workplace
- Most creative commuting campaign
- Highest public transit usage
- Highest bike/micromobility usage
- Highest walking rate
- Highest carpool/vanpool usage
“ACCESS WPB gives employers an effective way to reduce traffic, improve employee retention, and make daily commuting easier for everyone,” said Jonathan Hopkins, executive director of WPBgo.
“Downtown traffic volume grew by 6% last year. This program offers practical, adaptable transportation solutions that benefit employees and strengthen workplaces while reducing congestion.”
Employers interested in joining ACCESS WPB can find more information and sign up at wpbgo.com/access.
ACCESS WPB is another way WPBgo helps make car-free transportation the preferred choice for getting around West Palm Beach.
