Contact (Media Only): Erik Linden (202) 671-2004
(Washington, DC) DDOT today sent out the below reminder to parents, guardians and others regarding the annual School Transit Subsidy Program:
To take advantage of the District Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) School Transit Subsidy Program, you must follow the rules listed below in order to qualify for reduce fare on Metrorail and Metrobus for students:
- All students and/or parents must obtain Student Travel Applications from their school BEFORE coming to DDOT. (Travel Card Applications are no longer given at the DDOT School Transit Subsidy Office.)
- Have your Student Travel Application signed, dated and stamped by your school principal before you arrive at DDOT, Mass Transit Administration.
DDOT, Mass Transit Administration
2217 14th Street NW, 2nd floor (Near the intersection of 14th Street and Florida Avenue, NW)
Washington, DC 20009
202-673-1740
Monday–Friday 8:15 am – 4:45 pm
Wednesdays 8:15 am – 7:00 pm (for the months of August-October)
As the School Transit Subsidy Program prepares for the start of School Year 2007/2008, we would like to remind you of the following:
District law mandates that in order for students to receive discounted travel on Metrobus and Metrorail they must meet all of the following three qualifications:
- Under 19 years of age with the exception of student with disabilities who are eligible until 22 years of age;
- Resident of the District; and
- Enrolled in an elementary or secondary public, charter, private or parochial school that is located in the District of Columbia.
If you meet the above criteria, please follow the steps above and bring your signed, dated and stamped application to DDOT’s School Transit Subsidy Office. If you have questions or concerns please contact the School Transit Subsidy Office at 202-673-1740.