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Ride the VanPool
PCEI has served as the local catalyst and matchmaker for individuals
wishing to carpool to work or school within the Palouse-Clearwater
region. We own and operate a regional VanPool system with support from
the Idaho Transportation
Department and matching funds from local supporters (below)
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Save gas and time
The VanPool system is designed to reduce commuter traffic between Moscow
and Lewiston, and between Orofino and Lewiston. In one year, this
volunteer-driven van saved 4,000 gallons of fuel by reducing vehicle
miles traveled of 12 University of Idaho employees. |
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Connect with any of the region's fixed route buses
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Now you can save on taxes!
The Safe Accountable Flexible Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) provides financial incentives to
employees and employers to use transit and vanpools.
CURRENT LAW ALLOWS THE FOLLOWING:
Employers may provide up to $110 per month ($1,320 per year) to their
employees as a tax-free benefit to commute by transit or vanpools. This
option allows employees to use their own salary on a pretax basis to pay
the vanpool fee, resulting in substantial tax savings and cost
reductions for those riding the PCEI VanPool!
For more information, go to http://www.commuterservices.com/faqchoice.htm
The information presented here does not constitute official tax
guidance or a ruling by the United States Government. Taxpayers are
urged to consult with the Internal Revenue Service of the U.S.
Department of the Treasury or a tax professional for specific guidance
on any matters related to Federal tax law.
Read how riding the VanPool can save money
on your taxes!
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Our VanPool routes include:
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LEWISTON ->MOSCOW VanPool Route
Cost: $120/month
Fall-Spring VanPool Schedule: August 20, 2007 and ending May 9,
2008
(depending on the weather conditions)
Morning:
- Leaves: 7:00am Community Center in downtown Lewiston
- Arrives: 7:45am University of Idaho SUB parking lot
Evening:
- Leaves: 5:00 University of Idaho Commons
- Arrives: 5:45pm Lewiston Community Center
Summer VanPool Schedule: May 10, 2008-August 21, 2008
Morning:
- Leaves: 6:30am Community Center in downtown Lewiston
- Arrives: 7:10am University of Idaho SUB parking lot
Evening:
- Leaves: 4:35pm UI Commons
- Arrives: 5:10pm Lewiston Community Center
Connect with Moscow's new fixed route
service.
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Signing up for the VanPool
If you would like to sign up as a VanPool commuter on one of these vans,
contact PCEI at jen@pcei.org or call
Jen Hiebert at 208-882-1444. Commuters destined for Washington State
University should check out the WSU
Transportation Alternatives Website. |
Idaho Rideshare Enhancement Funds Received
In January 2003, PCEI received state rideshare funds from the Idaho Transportation
Department through a cooperative agreement with the City of Lewiston,
Idaho. The funds will help to market, promote and enhance our
VanPool Network. PCEI Executive Director, Tom Lamar (far right) was
recently interviewed about the VanPool by Lewiston Human Resource
Director, Mark Brigham (suit) for the local access show, City Beat.
Also shown attaching a microphone is Lawrence Norris.
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Thank you VanPool Supporters
A grant from the Idaho Transportation Department
for 80% of the cost of the vehicles was provided to PCEI through the
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) program in 1994. PCEI also
received matching funds for the remaining 20% from the following
entities:
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