Transit Month Challenge

Take the bus, train, or ferry to participate in September's Transit Month Challenge!  

Everything you need for a chance to win bonus rewards is below: 

What’s In it for You

  • Save money and skip the traffic
  • Enjoy extra “you” time while also reducing emissions and helping to keep Marin beautiful
  • Ride transit with peace of mind, knowing the Emergency Ride Home program has you covered when unexpected situations arise

Give Transit a Try

  • If you aren’t already familiar with transit options for traveling to/from Marin County, learn more about your options
  • Take your first-ever transit trip or of the year during September for a bonus entry to the grand prize drawing!

Go for the Grand Prize

Log at least 12 trips in September for a chance to win the grand prize: one of three $100 gift cards!

How it Works:

  • Register or login to Marin Commutes Rewards
  • Log at least 12 transit trips (bus, train, or ferry) in September
  • Take your first-ever transit trip or first of the year and log it as part of your 12 trips, you’ll get a bonus entry!
  • Review local transit options or use the transit planning tool in your Rewards account
  • Winners to be announced in early October.

Share Your Transit Story

Share your September transit journey with us! This month, we’ll give away $25 gift cards to the first three storytellers who share their experience with taking the bus, train, or ferry in Marin.

  • Follow us on social media: @marincommutes on X and Facebook, and @marin_commutes on Instagram.
  • Tag Marin Commutes and the transit provider. Include the hashtag #MarinCommutes in a post about your transit commute and your experience with Marin Commutes Rewards
  • If you don’t have social media, you can also email us with your story and a photo at [email protected].

Note: Your stories may be featured on Marin Commutes’ platforms.

If you’re already a Marin Commutes Rewards user, you’re automatically enrolled.

Reminder on Program Rules: Participants can not earn or win more than $500 in gift cards or other prizes over the course of the calendar year. If a participant meets that threshold, his or her eligibility will be reinstated once a new calendar year begins. Winners are responsible for any IRS reporting requirements and/or taxes related to prizes and incentives provided by Marin Commutes.

Promotional Toolkit

Will you help us spread the word? You can use these digital resources to share the Transit Month Challenge with your coworkers, employees, friends, or constituents!

Toolkit Contents:

  • E-mail/Newsletter content
  • Social media posts and graphics