TRANServe Active Bicycle Commuting Subsidy

Background

To encourage sustainable commuting practices and consistent with Executive Order 13990 titled “Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis, DOT established the ABC Subsidy consistent with 5 U.S.C. 7905. This ABC Subsidy is taxable and can be used in conjunction with the non-taxable transit benefit described in 26 U.S.C. 132(f) as a qualified transportation fringe benefit.  This ABC Subsidy Policy supersedes the non-taxable transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters. 

Purpose

To encourage sustainable commuting Practices, DOT is establishing a transit subsidy initiative that is consistent with 5 U.S.C. 7905 which can be used in conjunction with the transit benefit described in 26 U.S.C. 132(f).

Eligibility

All DOT Headquarters and DC Field Office employees, permanent or temporary, are eligible. Contractors and other federal employees working in DOT offices are not eligible.

Employee Obligations

In contrast to the bicycle benefit, the ABC subsidy is to be recorded as a taxable fringe benefit. This subsidy requires monthly self- certification.

DOT Headquarters Active Bicycle Commuting (ABC) Subsidy Policy

• DOT Headquarters Active Bicycle Commuting (ABC) Subsidy Policy

DOT Headquarters Bicycle Commuting Information Guide

• DOT Headquarters Bicycle Commuting Information Guide

Benefit

Employees will be reimbursed for self- certified out of pocket expenses not exceeding $20 per month, to include, but not limited to, bicycle related clothing, helmet, gear, etc. Receipts will be required.

Submit your bicycle application here: PTBParking v 2.0 (dot.gov)

1. Print out and complete the following forms:

   • ABC Subsidy Certification Form

   • Standard Form 1164 (Be sure to attach receipts and obtain the appropriate signatures)

   • Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form (For first time submission or changes in your banking information)

2. Using the Subject: “ABC Subsidy”, please email completed forms to Parking.TransitOffice@dot.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can read Active Bicycle Commuting Subsidy FAQs, here.

DOT Headquarters Parking Office

• Email: Parking.TransitOffice@dot.gov

• Normal Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

• Location: W12-101