826/836 Palmetto Metrorail Incentive Program
Transit provides economical transportation to a variety of destinations using buses and trains. Transit works well for commuters on a regular schedule, who live or work near a transit stop.
Palmetto Metrorail station riders that carpool to the Palmetto Metrorail station will receive a $10.00 monthly incentive and preferential parking.
Who is eligible to receive the incentive? - Read More -
Palmetto Metrorail station riders that carpool to the Palmetto Metrorail station and travel to the Civic Center area, or south of the Civic Center are eligible to receive the incentive.
What incentives can transit riders receive? - Read More -
Transit riders that carpool to the station will receive a $10 Visa Card monthly. They will also be eligible to use preferential parking spaces that are available on a "first come, first serve" basis.
How long can transit riders receive incentives? - Read More -
Transit riders are eligible for one year’s worth of incentives beginning February 2012 ending January 2013.
How do you receive your incentives? - Read More -
- Each carpool group must complete an 826-836 Incentive Program Registration Form with South Florida Commuter Services.
- Once your registration has been verified and approved, you will receive a confirmation email or letter in the mail (within 7 business days) stating that you are enrolled to receive incentives.
- Incentive startup date will be outlined in your confirmation email or letter. Carpool participants will not be eligible to receive incentives prior to the date specified on their confirmation notification.
- SFCS will send incentives to the mailing address provided for each participant in the carpool.
When will riders receive their incentives? - Read More -
Incentives are distributed to commuters on a quarterly basis.
Feb 1, 2012 – Apr 30, 2012 Receive Incentive by May 20, 2012
May 1, 2012 – Jul 30, 2012 Receive Incentive by Aug 20, 2012
Aug 1, 2012 – Oct 30, 2012 Receive Incentive by Nov 20, 2012
Nov 1, 2012 – Jan 30, 2013 Receive Incentive by Feb 20, 2013
What criteria does South Florida Commuter Services use to determine transit rider eligibility? - Read More -
Carpools must meet the following criteria in order to qualify for the program. If any member of the carpool does not meet the criteria, the 826/836 carpool registration request could be denied unless additional information is provided that would constitute a qualified carpool.
- Carpools must consist of at least two commuters traveling to and from the Palmetto Metrorail station.
- Carpools cannot consist of only members living in the same household.
- Participants must be a monthly Miami-Dade Transit (MDT) Easy Card user.
- Participants must travel to the Civic Center area or south of the Civic Center area.
Where are the preferential parking spaces located at the Palmetto Metrorail station? - Read More -
Palmetto Metrorail station preferential parking spaces are located in the second row across from the handicap parking and are offered on a “first come, first serve” basis.
How can I find more information on Miami-Dade Transit? - Read More -
For assistance with identifying transit options, schedules, routes, fares, and connections, CLICK HERE to access MDT’s Trip Planner.
How do I register for the incentive? - Read More -
To register for the transit incentive, CLICK HERE to register online or to receive a hard copy registration
What are the program rules & regulations? - Read More -
All participants must sign the registration form prior to submitting it to SFCS acknowledging that the information they provided is accurate or check the verification box on the online registration form.
All personal information, including home address and home phone number, submitted to SFCS will only be used to register participants and provide 826/836 Project information and/or updates to the registrant. Personal information will be kept confidential and is only to be used for registration purposes.
Carpools must meet the criteria established for the 826/836 incentive program. Carpool groups must consist of at least two members living in different households. If a carpool group has more than one member from the same household, only one member in the carpool group will receive the incentive. Example: Carpooler A, Carpooler B, and Carpooler C share the ride to work. Carpooler A and Carpooler B live in the same household. This carpool will only be considered as a two person carpool and only Carpooler A and Carpooler C are eligible to recieve incentives.
SFCS has the right to verify any and all information, including employment, for any participants submitting a registration. At any time, if a participant’s information is unable to be verified, the registration may be denied or terminated from the program.
In order to participate in the 826/836 incentive program, commuter employment locations must consist of a business/commercial address, a registered business phone number and employ more than one employee. SFCS has the right to verify employment for any commuter submitting a registration or participating in the program. At any time, if a participant is unable to verify their employment or their employment location does not meet the above stated criteria, the registration may be denied or the commuter can be terminated from the program.
SFCS also has the right to request verification of additional information including the right to request and verify proof of MDT Palmetto Metrorail parking including the submittal of a copy of your monthly parking hangtag.
At any time, if a participant’s information is unable to be verified, the registration may be denied or terminated from the program.
Participants are required to provide the vehicle make, model, and license plate information for any vehicle that is used by a carpool; if they are a rider in the carpool, SFCS will only need their home/work and contact information. If you receive a new vehicle or license/registration information, you must contact SFCS to update the information on file to avoid being removed from the incentive program.
SFCS will mail incentives to the mailing address provided for each participant in the carpool. SFCS is not responsible for replacing lost or stolen gift cards. Shipments that have been returned due to inaccurate addresses may not be re-shipped at the expense of SFCS.
Participants will receive a renewal request every three months/90 days. Renewal notifications will be sent via email or postal mail 30 days prior to the registration expiration date. Participants that do not submit renewals prior to the registration expiration date will be deactivated from the incentive program and may not be eligible to receive incentives.
All existing or new participants meeting the criteria are eligible for one year’s worth of incentives beginning February 2012 ending January 2013. Participants assume all applicable tax liability for participating in the program.
Disclaimer: South Florida Commuter Services reserves the right to modify or eliminate any or all portions of this incentive program at any time. SFCS has the right to remove or deactivate a carpool or commuter if they are found violating any of the rules and regulations of the 826/836 incentive program.
All personal information, including home address and home phone number, submitted to SFCS will only be used to register participants and provide 826/836 Project information and/or updates to the registrant. Personal information will be kept confidential and is only to be used for registration purposes.
Carpools must meet the criteria established for the 826/836 incentive program. Carpool groups must consist of at least two members living in different households. If a carpool group has more than one member from the same household, only one member in the carpool group will receive the incentive. Example: Carpooler A, Carpooler B, and Carpooler C share the ride to work. Carpooler A and Carpooler B live in the same household. This carpool will only be considered as a two person carpool and only Carpooler A and Carpooler C are eligible to recieve incentives.
SFCS has the right to verify any and all information, including employment, for any participants submitting a registration. At any time, if a participant’s information is unable to be verified, the registration may be denied or terminated from the program.
In order to participate in the 826/836 incentive program, commuter employment locations must consist of a business/commercial address, a registered business phone number and employ more than one employee. SFCS has the right to verify employment for any commuter submitting a registration or participating in the program. At any time, if a participant is unable to verify their employment or their employment location does not meet the above stated criteria, the registration may be denied or the commuter can be terminated from the program.
SFCS also has the right to request verification of additional information including the right to request and verify proof of MDT Palmetto Metrorail parking including the submittal of a copy of your monthly parking hangtag.
At any time, if a participant’s information is unable to be verified, the registration may be denied or terminated from the program.
Participants are required to provide the vehicle make, model, and license plate information for any vehicle that is used by a carpool; if they are a rider in the carpool, SFCS will only need their home/work and contact information. If you receive a new vehicle or license/registration information, you must contact SFCS to update the information on file to avoid being removed from the incentive program.
SFCS will mail incentives to the mailing address provided for each participant in the carpool. SFCS is not responsible for replacing lost or stolen gift cards. Shipments that have been returned due to inaccurate addresses may not be re-shipped at the expense of SFCS.
Participants will receive a renewal request every three months/90 days. Renewal notifications will be sent via email or postal mail 30 days prior to the registration expiration date. Participants that do not submit renewals prior to the registration expiration date will be deactivated from the incentive program and may not be eligible to receive incentives.
All existing or new participants meeting the criteria are eligible for one year’s worth of incentives beginning February 2012 ending January 2013. Participants assume all applicable tax liability for participating in the program.
Disclaimer: South Florida Commuter Services reserves the right to modify or eliminate any or all portions of this incentive program at any time. SFCS has the right to remove or deactivate a carpool or commuter if they are found violating any of the rules and regulations of the 826/836 incentive program.
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