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In D.C., Employers Will Refund Workers Who Leave the Car at Home

D.C. has passed a "parking cash-out" law that goes further than a few preexisting examples to reward commuters who leave their cars at home.

January 10, 2022 - Streetsblog USA

D.C. Considering a 'Cash-Out' Program to Get Commuters Out of Cars

Washington, D.C. is looking to cut back on one of the incentives that inspire commuters to drive to and from work.

March 20, 2017 - The Washington Post

California's Parking 'Cash-Out' Program Scrutinized

California's 23-year-old "parking cash-out" program has been less than effective

January 21, 2015 - Los Angeles Times

Rand: Best Congestion Strategies Are Price-Based

In 2008, RAND Corp. conducted a study on mitigating traffic congestion in Los Angeles. They studied two types of strategies: conventional, e.g. signal timing, and market-based, e.g. increased the price of driving. The results were surprising.

January 2, 2009 - Gristmill Blog

California State Law Does Little to Limit Free Employee Parking

California's law to discourage car commuting is rarely followed; many companies breaking the law have never fined.

October 16, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

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