(Washington, DC) The School Transit Subsidy Program office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, August 6, to allow staff to prepare for the fall registration period which begins next week.

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin accepting 2010/2011 applications on Monday August 9 at the Reeves Center, which is located at 2000 14^th Street, NW.

The following is important information about the program for students and parents:

• All students and/or parents must obtain a Student Travel Application from their school before coming to the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). (Travel Card Applications are no longer given out in DDOT’s School Transit Subsidy Office.)
• Have your Student Travel Application signed, dated and stamped by your school principal before you arrive at DDOT.
• Bring all completed applications to the following address for processing. Please note we will be serving customers from a temporary location on the 1st floor of the Reeves Center. 
  
  Address: 2000 14^th Street NW 1st Floor (near DC Lottery Office)
  Telephone: (202) 673-1740
  Hours: Monday through Friday 8:15 am – 4:45 pm; Wednesdays 8:15 am – 7:00 pm (August-October)

• Please note: due to space conflicts, September 13-16 customers should go to the 5^th Floor at the above address, by using the rear elevators near the DC Lottery Office

As we prepare for the registration for the 2010/2011 school year, 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 call (202) 673-1740.