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 http://connected/index.cfm?fuseaction=menu&navid=177

2. Introduction 11/18/2015 2 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. 11/18/2015 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 10 th 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 11/18/2015 4

5. 5 SMART Benefits Important Notes Employees must purchase and register a SmarTrip card in their name online at www.wmata.com for $5.www.wmata.com 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 11/18/2015 6

7. Parking Permit Parking Permit How to Apply:  Send email to OMFMSTransportationservice@ed.gov to request a Sunflower account created.OMFMSTransportationservice@ed.gov  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 http://connected.ed.gov/doc_img/acs_om_4_101.pdf 11/18/2015 7