History

YVCOG History

Founded in 1966, Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG) is both a regional government and coordinating body under Washington state law. YVCOG was established by the valley’s community leaders as an association of local governments and agencies that voluntarily convene as a forum to address regional issues. This consortium has not only provided this forum (but now has grown to be a key player in the research for development of studies and plans needed to address these issues.)

YVCOG’s region encompasses Yakima County and 14 cities covering a total area of 4,311 square miles. YVCOG develops long range regional transportation plans and regional transportation improvement programs. Additionally, YVCOG bylaws provide for representation of Native American tribes and Air districts in the region.

Incorporation Dates
1865: Yakima County (established)
1883: Union Gap
1886: City of Yakima
1902: Sunnyside
1905: Mabton
1907: Toppenish
1908: Wapato
1909: Grandview
1909: Granger
1911: Zillah
1919: Selah
1921: Naches
1921: Moxee
1942: Tieton
1946: Harrah

YVCOG – Yakima Valley Conference of Governments

Yakima Valley Conference of Governments

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Commuter Benefits

Tired of driving alone to work every day, but not sure if you have better options?

Consider what can happen when you use alternate ways of getting to work (or even teleworking):

Good Faith Effort

What is a Good Faith Effort?

State Law define “good faith effort” by these two conditions:

YVCOG considers good faith effort when evaluating an employer’s level of commitment to achieving CTR goals.
One of two outcomes will result:

There are no civil penalties for failure to reach CTR goals. The YVCOG is here to work collaboratively with employers
to find solutions that make sense for them!

Employee Taxes

The IRS allows employees to use their own pre-tax dollars to take advantage of commuter benefits.

Employees have three options for reducing the cost of commuting:

Since 2016, the tax-free and pre-tax limits for commuter benefits provided by an employer are:

Employer Requirements

The CTR Law has six main requirements.

Participating Employers must:

CTR and Business Health

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Employer Taxes

Employers (and property managers) who provide CTR incentives are eligible for a
Washington State tax credit up to $100,000 per fiscal year (50% of the employee’s
benefit cost per fiscal year). No more than $60 per employee may be claimed in the
fiscal year.