TSB-2017-11 DOT Annual Transit Benefit Recertification (Excluding FAA)
DOT Transit Benefit Program
BULLETIN #: TSB-2017-11
DATE: April 6, 2017
SUBJECT: DOT Annual Transit Benefit Recertification (Excluding FAA)
PURPOSE:
This Bulletin provides updated guidance on the Department of Transportation (DOT) Transit Benefit Program.
BACKGROUND:
In accordance with DOT Order 1750.1B, Transit Benefit Program Policy and Guidance, all DOT employees in the National Capital Region and Field Offices who participate in the Transit Benefit Program are required to recertify annually.
INFORMATION:
The Annual Transit Benefit Recertification period is May 1, 2017 through May 31, 2017. DOT Transit Benefit Program participants must re-certify during this period to remain in the program.
Failure to recertify by the deadline will result in withdrawal from the program.
ACTION:
1. Take the Transit Benefit Integrity Awareness in TMS
a. Go to TMS Website
i. In the catalog search box, type “Transit Benefit Integrity Awareness Training”
ii. Provide a copy of the completion certificate to your Modal Transit Benefit Coordinator/Point of Contact
*If you are unable to access TMS in Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox please contact your Modal TMS administrator.
2. Submit the application
a. Go to Transit Application Website
i. Login using your official DOT email address
ii. Select “Transit Benefit Application”
iii. Select “Certify/Enroll”
iv. Select “Continue”
v. Read and respond to the Warning against making false statements
vi. Complete expense worksheet
vii. Complete the application
You will receive email notifications as your application progresses through the approval process.
Complete step-by-step guides for both the TMS Training and Electronic Transit Benefit Program Application System may be accessed via the web at: Transit Benefit Program Applicant Guide
REMINDERS:
Question and Answer Sessions
DATE | LOCATION | TIME |
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April 20, 2017 | Conference Center- Room 2 | 11:00 am |
April 26, 2017 | Conference Center- Room 2 | 10:00 am |
May 10, 2017 | Conference Center- Room 2 | 10:00 am |
Approving Official Training
Approving officials must complete refresher training every two years. All who are required to complete training this year will be notified by April 14, 2017.
Approver training will be provided on the following days:
DATE | LOCATION | TIME |
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April 24, 2017 | Conference Center- Room 3 | 10:00 am |
May 8, 2017 | Conference Center- Room 3 | 10:00 am |
EXPIRATION DATE:
This Bulletin will remain in effect until cancelled.
CONTACT:
If you have questions in regards to this bulletin, please contact the Parking and Transit Benefit Office at (202) 366-1398 or Parking.TransitOffice@dot.gov.