DC Commuter Benefits
via WMATA SmartBenefits®
Save on your commute using pre-tax payroll deductions — automatically loaded to your SmarTrip® card each month.
$325
Max Monthly
Transit Benefit
$325
Max Monthly
Parking Benefit
up to
$1,200
Estimated Annual
TAX SAVINGS
This benefit is available to employees whose primary work location is Washington, DC. Participation is voluntary and funded through pre-tax payroll deductions.
How it works
Setup SmarTrip®
Register your SmarTrip® card and create an online account at wmata.com/smartrip
Join SmartBenefits®
Use the enrollment link below with RPS Organization Code to join the program
Choose a benefit category
Select an amount from the RPS Benefit Categories table — must match exactly
Complete payroll form
Submit the RPS Pre-Tax Deduction Authorization form via Adobe Sign below
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⚠ Monthly deadline — 12th at 11:59 PM EST Submit all changes by the 12th to take effect the following month. RPS internal deadline is earlier than WMATA's 15th to ensure timely processing. |
Employee Responsibilities
Maintain an active, registered SmarTrip® card and keep your contact information current in the SmartBenefits® system at all times.
Who is Eligible?
Employees whose primary work location is Washington, DC. Participation is voluntary. If you do not use eligible transit or parking, you are not required to enroll.
RPS benefit categories — select your monthly amount
When enrolling in WMATA SmartBenefits®, you must enter an amount that exactly matches one of the RPS categories below. These pre-tax deductions are taken from your paycheck bi-weekly and loaded to your SmarTrip® card monthly.
CATEGORY CODE | DESCRIPTION | TRANSIT | PARKING | BI-WEEKLY DEDUCTION |
T125 | Transit only | $125/mo | - | $57.69 |
T125P75 | Transit + Parking | $125/mo | $75/mo | $92.31 |
T225 | Transit only | $225/mo | - | $103.85 |
T225P75 | Transit + Parking | $225/mo | $75/mo | $138.46 |
T325 | Transit only | $325/mo | - | $150.00 |
T325P75 | Transit + Parking | $325/mo | $75/mo | $184.62 |
Based on 26 bi-weekly payrolls per year. IRS maximums are subject to annual change per IRS Publication 15-B.
Ready to enroll? Complete your payroll authorization.
Once you've completed WMATA enrollment, submit the RPS Pre-Tax Deduction Authorization form below via Adobe Sign. Your deduction begins the month after payroll receives your completed form.
STEP 1 - WMATA SIDE
Complete the 4 enrollment steps above and select your benefit category amount in WMATA SmartBenefits®
STEP 2 - RPS FORM
Click below to open and e-sign the Pre-Tax Deduction Authorization form via Adobe Sign
STEP 3 - CONFIRMATION
You'll receive an email confirmation. Payroll processes your deduction for the next eligible month
Managing Your Benefit
Making changes to your benefit
Log in to your SmarTrip® account, click "Manage SmartBenefits" from your Card Summary, and submit a change request for your benefit status or monthly amount. You'll receive an email receipt for your request and an alert when RPS processes it.
Submit changes by the 12th Changes after the 12th take effect the following month. |
Lost or damaged SmarTrip® card
You can transfer your SmartBenefits® to a replacement card on your own. From your SmarTrip® Card Summary page, click "Report Lost or Damaged Card" and follow the prompts. Your replacement card must be registered under the same name and must not have been previously enrolled in SmartBenefits®.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. SmartBenefits® is completely voluntary. If you don't use eligible transit or parking, you are not required to enroll.
Benefits are allocated monthly. WMATA loads them to your registered SmarTrip® card at the start of each benefit month once your enrollment is active.
Yes. Log in to your SmarTrip® account and submit a change request through your SmartBenefits® dashboard. Changes submitted by the 12th of the month take effect the following month.
Your WMATA enrollment amount must exactly match one of the 6 RPS benefit categories in the table above. A mismatch may prevent your enrollment from processing. Contact [email protected] if you need help selecting the correct category.
RPS needs time to review and submit your changes to WMATA before their 15th cutoff. Setting our internal deadline to the 12th ensures your changes are always processed on time.
Reach our Payroll Department at [email protected] for questions about enrollment, deductions, or benefit changes.
Reference Documents
📄 RPS WMATA Benefit Categories
All 6 monthly benefit options and bi-weekly deductions amounts
📄 SmartBenefits® Self-Service Guide
How to change your benefit amount or transfer to a replacement card
📄 SmartBenefits® Employee Brochure
WMATA program overview, eligible transit options, and tax savings details
📄 DC Commuter Benefits Policy (RPS)
Full RPS policy including compliance statement and program details
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