Programs: Opportunities Thru Transit (OTT)
Opportunities Thru Transit (OTT) allows
income eligible individuals within Polk County to ride the
city bus for a reduced rate when going to work, looking for
a job or traveling to educational and training programs. The program is funded by the
City of Des Moines, Polk County, Prairie Meadows & DART.
 Who
is Eligible?
How
Do I Apply?
What
are the OTT Guidelines?
For use of the OTT pass
OTT
Pass/Token Distributors
Who is Eligible?
Eligibility for the OTT program is determined by several
factors
as follows:
- Total household income below 125% of poverty (see table
below for
income eligibility).
- Not participating in other DART reduced-fare programs.
- Paratransit (Service for Disabled/Seniors)
- Reduced Fare Programs ( Half price fares for Disabled/Seniors)
- Not employed by a company subsidizing bus passes.
- At least 18 years of age and out of high school.
Your agency or community center will verify your income and
DART will determine whether you are on other DART programs
or employed by a company that subsidizes bus passes.
Income guidelines at or below 125%
1 person household.....$13,540
2 person household.....$18,220
3 person household.....$22,890
4 person household.....$27,570
5 person household.....$32,240
6 person household.....$36,920
7 person household.....$41,590
8 person household.....$46,270
Guidelines effective
February 1, 2009
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How Do I Apply?
Go to your closest community center (see back for listing). Present proof of entire household income; for example, pay-stubs, social security checks, etc., and complete the OTT application. After verification is complete, a letter will be sent indicating whether you are eligible for the program. If eligible, you may return to the community center where you applied with your letter and purchase your OTT monthly pass.
Once you apply at a specific community center, that community center is the only place you may purchase the monthly pass. Only ONE individual per household may participate in the OTT program. The monthly pass is an unlimited use pass that is good from the first day of the month until the last. NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED; CASH ONLY.
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What are the OTT Guidelines?
- The cost of the OTT monthly pass is $17.
- OTT passes may be purchased with cash only. No checks will be
accepted.
- Please note that neither DART nor the agency where you purchase are
responsible for lost or stolen OTT passes.
- Only one pass may be purchased each month.
- If you move, it is your responsiblity to contact the OTT office at the number below to update your information. You will be cancelled if we cannot contact you..
- If you do not purchase a pass within three months you will automatically be cancelled and will then have to reapply.
Bus passes are good on any DART regular route excluding special event service.
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For Use of the OTT Pass
Failure to abide with OTT rules will result in immediate and permanent termination from the program.
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OTT Pass/Token Distributors
Logan Community Services
1740 East Garfield
Pioneet Columbus
2100 S.E. 5th Street
CICIL
655 Walnut
If you have any questions about the OTT Program or need to up-date your information please call DART at 515-283-8100.
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