TSB-2015-08 Announcing DOT Annual Transit Benefit Recertification

TRANSIT BENEFIT PROGRAM BULLETIN

(excluding FAA)

Bulletin No.:  TSB-2015-08

Date:  March 31, 2015

SUBJECT:  Announcing DOT Annual Transit Benefit Recertification

PURPOSE:  This Bulletin provides updated guidance on the Department of Transportation (DOT) Transit Benefit Program.

BACKGROUND:  DOT Order 1750.1B, Transit Benefit Program Policy and Guidance, requires all DOT employees in the National Capital Region and Field Offices participating in the Transit Benefit Program to recertify for the transit benefit annually.

INFORMATION:  The Annual Transit Benefit Recertification period is: April 6, 2015 – May 8, 2015

Participants must submit a completed and approved application during this period to remain in the program and continue to receive the transit benefit.

ACTION:  Complete the following:

1.  Take TMS training

a.  Go to https://tms.ibc.doi.gov/learning/user/login.do.

i.  In the catalog search box, type “Transit Benefit Integrity

Awareness Training.”

ii.  Provide a copy of the certificate to your Modal Transit Benefit

Coordinator/POC.

2.  Submit Application

a.  Go to:  https://transitapp.ost.dot.gov i.  Select “Certify/Enroll

ii.  Select “Continue”

iii.  Complete application.