#  Public Transit 

 



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##  Benefits & Tools 

 



  [### Order Transit Products

 ](https://www.jawntpass.com/enroll/harvard)Faculty, Staff & Postdocs

Harvard University offers a 60% subsidy on transit commuting expenses for benefits-eligible employees.



 

   ![Red Line MBTA Train Against Boston Skyline](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-06/MBTA%20Boston.jpg?itok=yB75dEXY) 

 

 

 

  [### Pre-Tax Parking

 ](http://www.jawntpass.com/signin/harvard)Save with Jawnt!

Use pre-tax funds up to federal limits for work-related parking tied to your commute. Load funds to your Jawnt Pass or submit parking reimbursements through Jawnt.



 

   ![Parking Lot](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-06/Parking%20Lot.jpg?h=191df262&itok=LvagX--2) 

 

 

 

  [### Transit Benefit Calculator

 ](https://www.jawntpass.com/enroll/harvard#commute-calculator)Flexible Commuting Support

Determine if you should commute via pay-per-ride or buy a monthly pass for your transit commute. Calculate your parking expenses and pre-tax savings opportunities. Use this calculator to compare your estimated monthly costs and savings.



 

   ![Calculator](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-07/GettyImages-1177540747_0.jpg?itok=buMvh5G5) 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Graduate Students

### MBTA Semester Pass Program 

 

Several graduate schools offer the MBTA Semester Pass Program.



 [ Find more details arrow\_circle\_right ](/resource/mbta-semester-pass-program) 

 



      ![MBTA bus driving over bridge in traffic](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2024-07/6.7.23%20Larz%20Anderson%20009.jpg?h=053f9803&itok=q0j1oRMo) 

 

 

  

 



Faculty, Staff & Postdocs

### Jawnt FAQ's 

 

Use these FAQ's to effectively navigate your commuter benefit options



 [ Jawnt FAQ's arrow\_circle\_right ](https://www.jawntpass.com/enroll/harvard#faq) 

 



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##  Useful Apps 

 



  [### BlueBikes 

 ](/bluebikes)Use Bluebikes to travel across the Boston area on shared bikes and e-bikes. Harvard affiliates have access to a discounted annual membership.



 

 

   ![Bluebikes station in front of the Smith Campus Center](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-07/Bluebikes%20Smith%20Campus%20Center.jpg?h=1041b87f&itok=ycHT98c1) 

 



 

 

   [### M2 Shuttle Tracking 

 ](https://www.longwoodcollective.org/about-shuttles)The Longwood Collective operates the M2 shuttle, which connects Harvard Medical School in the Longwood Medical Area (LMA) to Harvard Square (Lamont Library). Download the Transloc app for real-time shuttle tracking.



 

 

   ![LMA shuttle](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-07/LMA%20shuttle.jpg?itok=ENz9_6Ti) 

 



 

 

   [### MBTA Go App

 ](https://www.mbta.com/goapp?utm_term=null&utm_campaign=curated-content&utm_content=MBTA+Go&utm_medium=whats-happening&utm_source=homepage)MBTA Go is the official mobile app for live information about MBTA service. You can check arrival times, track vehicles, and learn about the latest closures.



 

 

   ![Mobile app displaying wayfinding routes](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-03/2025-02-21-dotcom-app-1.png?itok=RGvgEcQR) 

 



 

 

   [### Passio Shuttle Tracking 

 ](https://shuttle.harvard.edu/)Use the PassioGo! app to track Harvard's fixed route shuttle between Cambridge and Allston.



 

 

   ![Electric shuttle on Memorial Drive](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-06/Transit_ElectricShuttle.jpg?h=57f89103&itok=crdu0eC3) 

 



 

 

   [### Transit App 

 ](https://transitapp.com/)Use for tracking and wayfinding of the MBTA buses, subway, commuter rail, and Bluebikes via a real-time integration.



 

 

   ![Transit app logo](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-07/Transit_App_icon.png?itok=soIGPEpK) 

 



 

 

   [### Zipcar

 ](https://www.zipcar.com/universities/harvard-university)Rent cars on demand by the hour or day to go where you want, when you want. Harvard affiliates receive a discounted membership.



 

 

   ![Zipcar parked on campus](/sites/g/files/omnuum12016/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2024-08/Zipcar.jpg?h=bba08f7a&itok=alzRcdyT) 

 



 

 

  

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