Transportation Incentive Program adds more 'green' to commutes

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  • By Rhonda Siciliano
  • 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. --  Commuters participating in the Transportation Incentive Program are now eligible for reimbursement of up to $230 per month, an increase of $110 under the program.

The Transportation Incentive Program is open to military members and DoD Federal employees, including non appropriated fund employees.

"The program provides financial incentives to encourage commuting by public transportation and qualified van pools," said Greg Cravedi with the Environmental Management Office, environmental specialist.

"Employees enrolled in the program can receive up to $230.00 per month in transportation vouchers that are distributed on a quarterly basis. Public transportation costs such as bus, train, subway, shuttle service and van pool fees qualify for the program."

Hanscom employees interested in public transportation or carpooling have several programs available to them. The Ride Matching program, which is run by the Environmental office, pairs employees with similar work schedules to facilitate carpooling. Vanpools are also available for larger commuter groups.

Commuters from the Nashua, New Hampshire area can utilize TransAction Corporate Shuttles daily service to the base.

The cost of the daily shuttle service is $200 per month, which translates to a free ride for employees eligible for the new TIP reimbursement amount.

The shuttle service is open to all Hanscom employees.

"Employees can avoid the stress of driving, wear and tear on their vehicles, do their part for the environment and do it all for free. That's really hard to beat," said Ed Weiner, TransAction Corporate Shuttles.

The shuttles depart at 6 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. with arrivals at Hanscom at approximately 6:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. Riders are dropped off and picked up at a location convenient to their work site. Afternoon return shuttles depart at 4 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.

TransAction Corporate Shuttles just added a 10-day ride booklet, available for $120.00 for employees who may not be able to utilize the shuttle every day due to frequent TDYs or scheduling conflicts.

Additional information about signing up for the shuttle service can be obtained by contacting Ed Weiner at (781) 895-1100.