Actions Needed To Increase Bicycle/Moped Use in the Federal Community
EMD-81-41
Published: Jan 19, 1981. Publicly Released: Jan 19, 1981.
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Highlights
GAO conducted a study to determine what needs to be done to encourage greater use of bicycles and other two-wheeled vehicles in the Federal community and to assess the proposal to reimburse those who use these vehicles for official travel.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
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| Congress should amend Sections 5704 (a) and 5707 (b)(2) of Title 5 of the United States Code to provide for an allowance of 4 cents per mile to Federal employees using their privately owned bicycles while on official business. An 8 cents per mile allowance should also be provided for the use of privately owned mopeds. Language similar to that contained in H.R. 6180 could be used. |
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | The Secretary of Transportation should give specific attention to two major barriers, lack of secure parking and lack of shower facilities, which appear to be precluding widespread use of these vehicles by Federal employees. |
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