Solely for purposes of calculating mileage reimbursement, the starting travel location should be the employee’s primary work location, unless travel begins from another location. If travel begins from another business location (e.g., temporary Cornell worksite) other than the primary work location, then the actual departure location should be used as the starting point for the business trip. If travel begins from a personal location (e.g., home, other residence), and the distance from the personal location to the business destination is less than the distance from the primary work location and the business destination, the distance from the personal location to the business destination should be used.
The cost of a taxi from home is reimbursable. Travelers are encouraged to use the most economical and efficient form of transportation.