; (2) to identify best practices with respect to employer-based commuter programs; (3) to research the effectiveness and efficiency of employer-based commuter programs; and (4) to create a national and regional peer exchange program to ensure that developments with respect to employer-based commuter programs are shared and issues are addressed. (c) Timing Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall finalize and begin implementation of the plan developed under subsection (a). (d) Report to Congress Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the implementation and impact of the plan developed under subsection (a). 5. Disaster preparedness report (a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report with recommendations on how to better integrate employer-based commuter programs (as defined in section 5303(b) of title 49, United States Code) into emergency planning, preparedness, and response activities. (b) Coordination In preparing the report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with— (1) the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; and (2) stakeholders, including national and regional organizations and experts that promote employer-based commuter programs.