I urge you to support S.2635, the Bicycle Commuters Benefits Act.  When
Congress enacted the current Transportation Fringe Benefit, it considered the
large number of people who commute using public transport but neglected those
of us who cycle.  Especially here in Boston, cycling is often the most
efficient way to travel - it's faster than the T, produces no harmful
emissions, doesn't contribute to the United States' dependence on foreign oil,
and benefits public health.  However, cycling isn't free: given regular use in
commuting - and especially given the grit and salt of Boston winters - cycles
require regular tune-ups and replacement of worn parts.  In fact, regular
commutes of significant distance can be comparably expensive to what one would
spend taking the T.  Given such expenses, fairness ought to dictate that train
riders and cyclists ought to be treated equitably for purposes of the
Transportation Fringe Benefit.