PUBLIC TRANSIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Policy and Procedure Statement

This program promotes the use of public transit. The Yolo TMA has received funding from the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District to incentivize commuters to change their commute habits by taking one of many forms of public transit. The Rideshare Incentive Program (TRIP) provides a financial incentive of $30 per month for two months to twenty (20) commuters who change their SOV commute pattern and purchase a transit pass valid on local service (Yolobus, Sacramento Regional Transit, Unitrans, Para transit or Capitol Corridor/Amtrak). Only one service payment per rider is allowed. 

TRIP participants who stay with their public transit (bus) for a period of one year and use their rideshare alternative at least ten (10) days per month, will receive a bonus incentive $75 and a $25 certificate to a local bookstore chosen by the Yolo TMA (such as The Avid Reader in Davis). 

TRIP participants who stay with their public transit (train) for a period of one year and use their rideshare alternative at least ten (10) days per month, will receive a bonus incentive of $75 and a certificate for a weekend-day round-trip excursion for two to San Francisco (from either Sacramento or Davis) aboard Amtrak (value estimated at $25).   

Program Guidelines

 

1.  Any individual may apply to receive an incentive under this program providing the individual is an employee of a Yolo TMA member in good standing.  "Employee" is defined as any person paid to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

2.  Qualified applicants will be selected based on a review of received applications.

3.  Each person receiving a transit incentive will agree to submit a report showing approximately how many trips were taken by public transit for commute and non-commute trips in and through Yolo County.

4.  Incentives from this program are limited to one per individual in any one calendar year.

5.  Applicants must purchase a valid monthly pass and utilize the transit service (or services) a minimum of forty percent (40%) of their traditional commute time. Non-commute trips are also highly encouraged.

6. Have your Employee Transportation Coordinator sign the application prior to submitting the reimbursement form to:
 

Yolo TMA
P. O. Box 969
Woodland, CA 95776