January 16, 2004

MGH offsets MBTA rate hike

MGH Parking and Commuter Services has announced that the MGH will increase its MBTA subsidy to compensate for the MBTA rate increase, effective with the February 2004 passes. While the MBTA has raised most rates by 25 percent, the MGH subsidy also will increase 25 percent to shoulder the burden of the MBTA increase.

Commuter Services continues to take advantage of pre-tax opportunities, resulting in employees paying 30 percent less on average for their pre-tax deduction. Below is the new rate chart, effective for February's passes.

In addition, MGH Parking and Commuter Services has eliminated fees for the employee weekend "debit" program for the front garages, effective the first weekend in April. On April 3, employees will be able to use either their weekend or night access card to park at no charge. Employees will have three months to use existing debits. No refunds will be issued for any remaining debits. Employees needing to purchase additional debits until this change may purchase five debits at a time for $7.

For more information, call MGH Parking at (617) 726-8886 or Commuter Services at (617) 724-6588.