How and when are transit passes distributed?
The Department of Transportation has been administering the Transportation Subsidy Program in major metropolitan areas for a number of years and has the necessary experience and infrastructure to efficiently provide the required administrative support for DOI and other federal agencies. The purchase and distribution of transit passes at the local and national levels are handled by DOT under a DOI Customer Agreement with each bureau and the Office of the Secretary. This is accomplished by physical distribution or express mail as determined by DOT and the National Business Center (NBC). WMA ONLY: Distribution occurs quarterly, with a make-up day the following week. With the implementation of the SmartBenefits SmartTrip Program those in the WMA that have qualified commuter expenses are required to purchase a SmartTrip Card ($5.00) for use in receiving their transit passes. For these participants, distribution occurs one month at a time and is downloaded at any Washington Metropolitan Area
The Department of Transportation has been administering the Transportation Subsidy Program in major metropolitan areas for a number of years and has the necessary experience and infrastructure to efficiently provide the required administrative support for DOI and other federal agencies. The purchase and distribution of transit passes at the local and national levels are handled by DOT under a DOI Customer Agreement with each bureau and the Office of the Secretary. This is accomplished by physical distribution, automated downloading of subsidy at WMATA kiosks, Regional Transit Coordinators or express mail as determined by DOT and the National Business Center (NBC).
