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Commuter Choice Programs  encourage transportation  choices
other than solo-driving by taking advantage of recently passed
tax incentives for  transit, vanpooling, and parking  benefits.
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              Employees:
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           - More transportation
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                                  Employers:
                           - Save on payroll taxes
                           - Enhance recruiting and retention
                    ^     Entire Communities:
           - Improve air quality and reduce congestion
           - Improve quality of life through more transportation choices
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taxes on $19.5 million per year. At a
tax rate of 6%, the employer has an
     of 28%, the employee has $218 in    annual tax savings of over $1 million.
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  EPA's Transportation Air Quality Center TelepTione Informatiori Request Line: (734) 214-4100
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