Section 1. In accordance with applicable law, regulation, and executive order, the Agency shall provide a non-taxable subsidy designed to encourage employees to commute via public mass transportation.
Section 2. Fare subsidies shall be administered in accordance with the DOT Transit Benefit Policy and Guidance and any subsequent changes. The monthly benefit shall not exceed the actual commuting cost or the statutory limit, whichever is less.
Section 3. When public mass transportation is unavailable for an employee’s shift assignment, he/she shall be permitted to park in the Agency owned or leased parking area in accordance with Article 70 of this Agreement.
Section 4. Applications for subsidies under this Article will be approved at the local level.
Section 5. To the extent possible, employees shall receive subsidies electronically. If unavailable electronically, employees shall have the option of receiving any subsidies due under this Article at their facility.