Yes, he does that daily. It takes him 2 hours each way by van pool, 6 passenger minivan. The vanpool portion accounts for 1:45 of his commute. The remaining 15 min is to drive to the meeting place. For traveling some 200 miles each work day, $30/mo out of pocket is a heck of a bargain so I don't know why he's complaining about $5 increase per month.

Employer leases and subsidizes 3-400 parking spaces available for $1/day, $10/mo or $100/yr. Market rate for that area is $15/ day (early bird special) or $275/mo.

There are about 30 bike lockers located in various locations around the office building as well as a few uncovered bike racks that only allow securing one wheel. The bike lockers are free, though if we lose the key, then we have to pay $100. The distance between the opening and the next locker is about the distance from my front wheel to somewhere in the middle of the chain stay so they are a bit annoying to use. There are no changing or shower facilities though. Right now I am changing inside a public restroom.

Security will fine us if they catch us taking a bike inside a building or lock bikes with a big chain if they are locked in unauthorized locations.

I asked about the bike commuter benefit and was told that the administrative costs would be too high and they have decided not to offer it.

Correct, he is sharing a minivan with a few other people in the area. Parking for carpool is also subsidized, so the above mentioned parking rates do not apply.

These are the type of bike racks at work.