Friday, December 23, 2005

TDM in 2005 - What's Ahead in '06?

In 2005, we saw gas prices rise (and fall) with an increase in the demand for ridesharing services at many of the country's largest TDM programs.

We saw the passage - finally - of SAFETEA-LU which is loaded with opportunities for TDM programs (and some challenges).

In late 2005, the IRS increased the qualified transportation fringe benefit for only parking, making the gap between parking and transit/vanpool even wider. The tax free limit for parking increases by $5 per month to $205 but transit and vanpooling remain at $105.

So what do you think is in store for 2006?