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Florida Department of Transportation District 5 Regional Commuter Assistance Program

Florida Department of Transportation District 5 Regional Commuter Assistance Program. Courtney Miller Program Manager. About reThink. What? Carpooling & Vanpooling Biking & Walking Riding Transit Telecommuting. Why? Decrease traffic congestion Improve air quality

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Florida Department of Transportation District 5 Regional Commuter Assistance Program

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  1. Florida Department of Transportation District 5 Regional Commuter Assistance Program Courtney Miller Program Manager

  2. About reThink • What? • Carpooling & Vanpooling • Biking & Walking • Riding Transit • Telecommuting • Why? • Decrease traffic congestion • Improve air quality • Conserve natural resources • Save people money

  3. Commute Challenges Top 3 Things You Can Do to Help Your Residents and Your Employees

  4. Commute Challenges #1 Commuter Tax Benefits Pre-Tax Option Allow employees to set aside up to $125 a month of their own money pre-tax to pay for transit pass or vanpool Cover the Cost Provide up to $125 a month for employee transit pass or vanpool Combination Split the cost with employee, up to $125/month WHY?

  5. Commute Challenges #1 Commuter Tax Benefits WHY? Support public transportation investments Demonstrate “Best Practices” for private businesses to follow Attract and retain quality employees Enhance image with community stakeholders Provide low- to no-cost employee benefit Save money Employers save on payroll taxes and FICA Employees save on Federal income tax and Federal payroll tax (FICA)

  6. Commute Challenges #2 Park & Ride Locations Identify Existing Parking Areas Large shopping plazas or City-/County-owned property Designate as “Shared-Use” Park & Ride location Install signage and/or specialty markings Communicate to Residents Promote as an amenity/resource

  7. Commute Challenges #3 Zip Code Analysis Where Are Your Employees Coming From? Map by zip code or exact address Identify Viable Transportation Options Long-distance commuters = Carpooling, Vanpooling Short-distance commuters = Bus, Biking, Walking Create Policies to Encourage Transportation Options Carpool preferential parking spaces Allow flextime Adjust dress code

  8. Commute Challenges Top 3 Things #1 Commuter Tax Benefits #2 Park & Ride Locations #3 Zip Code Analysis

  9. Commute Challenges We’re Here to Help Commuter Tax Benefit Briefings Park & Ride Best Practices & Promotions Employee Transportation Assessments Promotions of Transportation Options Extension of Your Staff – At No Cost to You!

  10. Courtney Miller • Program Manager 407-482-7877 Courtney@reThinkYourCommute.com Thank you! www.reThinkYourCommute.com 1-866-610-RIDE (7433)

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