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Old 01-18-10, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by fletchh
I work for the Federal Government and have applied for the benefit last year, and I have heard nothing since. I commute to work on my bicycle every day. People using the train or other public transportation can get as much as $230 a month, but bikes so far, nothing. No doubt it will take time and acceptance.
What burns my goat is the largest amount the federal government pays out is for car parking at 100%, yet the people who use commuter rail the maximum amount allowed generally does not cover the actual cost and then on top of that ignoring the cyclists benefit.
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