BAY AREA COMMUTER SERVICES

About BACS

Bay Area Commuter Services, Inc. (BACS) is one of the Florida Department of Transportation's nine commuter assistance programs within the state. It is a private, non-profit organization founded and funded by the State of Florida Department of Transportation to promote transportation options to the single-occupant vehicle in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties. The agency operates in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties.

 

Our Mission

To enhance the region's economic prosperity by actively influencing the reduction of traffic growth and air pollution by promoting commute options and developing new programs to help reduce peak hour traffic congestion for businesses and the community.

 

Our Goals

• Reduce the number of single occupant vehicles during the peak hours of traffic
• Educate, facilitate and consult with regional businesses and the community to provide transportation solutions that reduce traffic congestion
• Integrate and coordinate with transportation-related agencies in the region
• Effectively market commute options to the region
• Create and promote incentives for businesses and commuters which reduce traffic congestion
• Enhance products and services to improve BACS' effectiveness