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PASS SALES PROGRAM What is the Pass Sales Program? Consignment: A company establishes a consignment agreement with Metro to place a standing order for transit passes. Metro mails the passes to the employer monthly; the company then pays only for passes actually sold or distributed, and returns all unused passes to Metro. The consignment payment plan is available to companies that expect to sell 10 or more transit passes per month, who subsidize a portion ($5 minimum) of each employee pass, and have been in business for at least one year, with a sound financial history. Pre-payment: A company orders passes and includes payment (via corporate check, VISA or MasterCard) with the order. Once a payment is received and processed, passes are then mailed to the employer. This payment option is most appropriate for companies that expect to sell or distribute less than 10 passes, or are ineligible for the consignment purchase program. Check us out Online for pre-payment options. Online Sales: Passes can be purchased online with a credit card (VISA or MasterCard). Metro must receive your order between the 10th and the 22nd of the month for the next month's pass. For more information regarding online pass sales and to view a full list of Metro fare pass options, go to: http://www.cpostores.com/metro_online/. What are the benefits of the Pass Sales Program? To Employers: tax-deductible business expense for subsidized portion passes delivered or sent by certified mail to the worksite can use with employee pre-tax options clearly identifies worksite transit users promotes regular, on-going transit use offers multiple payment options To Employees: tax-free benefit if subsidy is $100 or less per month perceived as a valuable company benefit offers cost savings on commuting expenses convenience in obtaining passes How does the Pass Sales Program help meet CTR goals? Pass sale programs offer convenience and cost savings to employees, encouraging them to commute using alternative transportation modes. By increasing high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) commuting in this manner, pass sales can reduce business costs, such as parking. How much does a Pass Sales Program cost? An employer may subsidize employee passes for as little as $5 per pass. Based on the number of passes provided, and amount subsidized per pass, program costs can vary. Metro staff assists in starting up the program design and helps determine the ideal subsidy amount. The pass sales staff will also advise the company on the minimal program administration requirements and provide ongoing assistance. For more information on employer transportation programs, contact Gayle Delanty at 206-263-3455 or e-mail: gayle.delanty@metrokc.gov