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Transit & Parking Benefits Presentation

Transit & Parking Benefits Presentation. Department of Education Office of Management - Facilities Management Services – Management Services Division -Transportation Services Branch OMFMSTransportationService@ed.gov 708-HELP (4357), option 3

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Transit & Parking Benefits Presentation

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  1. Transit & Parking Benefits Presentation Department of Education Office of Management - Facilities Management Services – Management Services Division -Transportation Services Branch OMFMSTransportationService@ed.gov 708-HELP (4357), option 3 For FAQ’s and additional information: http://connected/index.cfm?fuseaction=menu&navid=177

  2. Introduction • Purpose • Subsidized program that assists employees with daily commuting costs to and from work • Participants can receive up to $230 per month in Transit Benefits • Eligible Employees • Full Time • Summer Hires Interns, (should contact the ED Transportation Services Branch @ OMFMSTransportationService@ed.gov). • Interns • Part time • Non Eligible Employees • Participating in Parking Program: to include participation in a carpool from another agency.

  3. Application Process • How to Access • http://transerve.dot.gov • How to Apply • Review Transit Applicant Guide • Complete Online Transit Integrity Awareness Training • Print Certificate and give to Executive Officer • Complete Online Transit Application • (Changes and Withdrawals) For Assistance, 708-Help, Option 3

  4. Smart Benefits • Type of Benefit: Smart Benefit – Electronic SmarTrip card (Download monthly at Metro Kiosks @ Metro Stations) • Processing Timeframes: • 30 business days ( if applications are received and approved by DOT by the 10th of the month. • Vendors: • Metro Rail • Metro Bus • Vanpools • Arlington Transit • CUE Fairfax • Dash • DC Circulator • Fairfax Connector • Loudon Commuter Bus • Martz • Montgomery County Ride-on • PRTC • Quicks Bus • The Bus

  5. SMART Benefits • Important Notes • Employees must purchase and register a SmarTrip card in their name online at www.wmata.com for $5. • Smart Benefits may be downloaded onto SmarTrip cards anytime during the month at any metro station. If benefits are not downloaded they will be credited back to ED. • Lost or stolen cards should be reported to WMATA immediately • 1-888-SmarTrip or 1-888-762-7874. • ED Does Not Provide Retroactive Benefits

  6. Smart Vouchers: • Types of Benefits • Smart Vouchers – Received at quarterly distributions or picked up from DOT • Processing Timeframes • Smart Vouchers -- 10 business days. • Vendors: • Dillon • EYRE • Keller • MARC Train • Metro Access • National Coach Works • VRE

  7. Parking Permit • How to Apply: • Send email to OMFMSTransportationservice@ed.gov to request a Sunflower account created. • After account creation - An email will be sent with instructions on how to complete the online application. • Complete application through AMS Sunflower System via EDCAPS All status inquiries should be sent to the email address above. Additional information can be found at: http://connected.ed.gov/doc_img/acs_om_4_101.pdf

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