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General

Legacy ID
2311

Events

Upcoming January 17: DOT Participation in Harvard Kennedy School Innovative Panel Washington Press Club Past January 11: Agency Participation Event

News

4/16/21: D.C. Metro Phasing Out Older SmarTrip Cards

4/01/21: Best practices guide for vanpool participants and transit benefit coordinators.

3/22/21: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic the IRS has made a temporary update to the 80/50 Rule. 

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Governance

The Executive Agency adopted a collaborative governance strategy that includes frequent consultations with stakeholders across the Federal Transit Benefit landscape.  This framework intends to promote partnerships that are transparent and discuss the requirements of Federal...

About Transit Benefit Policy

In 2014, a General Provision authorized the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop and support Transit Pass and Transit Benefits under Section 7905 title 5 of the United States Code. DOT uses an enterprise risk management approach to policy development with an emphasis on...

Transit Benefit Policy Office

Overview

As the designated Executive Agent, The U.S. Department of Transportation issues policy and uniform standards for the Federal Transit Benefit Program. The Executive Agent offers Government-wide oversight and guidance that ensures consistent application of Transit Benefit Policies and operations, where practical.

The Executive Agent collaborates with Executive Departments and Agencies to review and enhance the Federal Transit Benefit Program.