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     The Valley Commuter Assistance Program - The Key to Getting You There and Back!

Ridesharing saves you time, money and commuter stress.  Carpooling, vanpooling, walking and riding your bike is not only good for our air quality and improving mobility throughout the region, but will also help you keep your money in your pocket.

• Carpooling cuts commute cost in half if two people share the ride.
• Vanpool commuters pay a fraction of what those driving alone do.
• Bus riders know that no matter how high gas prices skyrocket the bus is a great value.
• Teleworking helps you find a better balance between work & home and cuts costs.

The Valley Commuter Assistance Program (VCAP) is a free ride-matching service that provides users the opportunity to connect with individuals who use similar commuting patterns.  We can also help you to determine any other commuting options or alternatives that may fit your schedule, such as Telework Virginia!, Metro , MARC Train and commuter buses.  We are The Key to Getting You There and Back!

Give Yourself a Tax Break!

The Commuter Tax Benefit program allows commuters the opportunity to pay for a portion of their commuting expenses with pre-tax dollars.  This can result in a tax savings for commuters of more than $900 a year and a reduced taxable payroll for employers.

As of March 2009, federal tax law allows commuters to set aside up to $230 per month to pay for mass transit and vanpool fares, as well as up to $230 for qualified parking, for a combined total of up to $460 per month.

Commuter tax incentive programs are making a difference to thousands of employees throughout the state. In addition to monetary rewards, participants enjoy a less stressful commute and take satisfaction in knowing they are helping relieve congestion and reduce the environmental impact of driving alone to work.

Use our Commuting Calculator to see how much commuting is costing you.  Rideshare could save you hundreds even thousands of dollar annually.

Check the Commuter Connections Bulletin Board to browse the well-organized postings from other commuters, or to post your own message.

511 Virginia is a service of the Virginia Department of Transportation.  Super-power travel and traffic information.

        Valley Commuter Assistance Program is The Key to Getting You There and Back!