Everyone is looking for ways to save money – Pima Association of Governments (PAG) RideShare Program and the Downtown Tucson Merchant Association are providing an opportunity to save hundreds of dollars with valuable coupons AND to make ridesharing connections for work commutes. Even though gas prices have been lower recently, saving more money can be done by sharing the costs of getting to work in a carpool or vanpool, and also by taking the bus, biking or walking instead of driving your vehicle. Driving causes about 60% of Tucson’s air pollution, and driving less by using alternate modes will definitely help improve air quality.
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Five Year Action Plan

Sustainable Community and
Eco-Friendly Contract Specifications

The Board of Supervisors (BOS) has adopted Sustainable Community(SC) Resolution 2007-84 to require and enable actions that provide recurring benefit to our community. In support of those objectives a five year action plan with quantifiable actions has been developed by a steering committee led by County administration.
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Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Update

What are the 2009 HSA limits?

An HSA is a tax favored savings account. HSAs are available to employees who enroll in UnitedHealthcare's High Deductible Health Plan. Employers and Employees may deposit funds into the account with a combined maximum that is regulated by the Internal Revenue Service.

2009 Annual Employee/Employer Combined Maximums are:

• Employee Only.......................................... $3,000
• Employee plus dependent coverage............. $5,950
• Catch up provision for those over 55........... $1,000

2009 Employee Bi-Weekly Maximums are:

• Employee Only.......................................... $ 76.92
• Employee plus dependent coverage............ $151.92
• Catch up provision for those over 55.......... $ 38.46

For more information, please visit the Human Resources Health Saving Accounts web page.

Pima County's
RECYCLE WHILE YOU WORK Campaign

The RECYCLE WHILE YOU WORK Campaign kicks off with a goal of 10% waste reduction for 2009.

On January 8th, Eco-Champions met for a kick off meeting to learn about the first phase of the new Pima County Recycle While You Work Campaign. Talk with your Department’s Eco-Champion to find out when your office will be on board to begin the expanded recycling program.

Questions? Contact Robin at Robin.Johnson@deq.pima.gov or 740-3349.
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Vanpool from Sahuarita to Downtown Seeking Riders
by Karen Wilhelmsen

Save money, gas, wear-and-tear on your vehicle, and reduce air pollution by vanpooling for your work commutes between Sahuarita and Downtown Tucson.

Vanpool will operate Monday through Friday.

Hours will be determined considering an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule.

For more information on vanpooling, go to: www.884ride.org

Complete your profile online and receive a matchlist with potential vanpool riders.

Any questions?  Contact Gayle Johnson at gjohnson@pagnet.org or 792-1093, ext. 425.

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