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Metropass
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General
  • Metropass Bus Program is available to state and legislative employees who work in buildings under PMD custodial control.
  • Employees may participate in the Metropass Bus Program by obtaining a Metropass Bus Card.
  • Bus card sign-up is administered by PMD.
  • Subsidized bus pass program
Metropass Bus Card
  • Non-transferable picture identification bus card
  • Used for unrestricted bus rides on any regional bus route
  • Valid for one year from the program start date
  • Used for peak, express and downtown zone fares
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Cost (Fiscal Year 12) (New rates effective August 1, 2010)
  • State employees: $20.77 per bi-weekly pay period
  • State employees are typically covered through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
  • Non-payroll deduction legislative employees: $45.00 monthly

Note: Price is subject to change.

Eligibility
  • State, federal and legislative employees working in Capitol Complex buildings under PMD custodial care
      • 321 Grove St. (Buildings 1 & 2)
      • 691 North Robert St.
      • Administration Building
      • Ag/Health Lab*
      • Andersen Building
      • BCA Building
      • Centennial Office Building
      • Freeman Office Building*
      • Judicial Center
      • Stassen Building
      • State Capitol
      • State Office Building
      • Transportation Building
      • Veterans Service Building
*Health employees have their own Metropass program
Upon meeting the work-location requirement listed above, participants may be:
  • Appointed positions
  • Board or commission employees
  • Full-time or part-time employees
  • Interns and student workers
  • Legislative branch employees
  • Permanent, temporary, or seasonal employees
Sign-up Information
  • Must sign up first at Plant Management Division
    • 50 Sherburne Avenue, Room G-10, St. Paul, MN 55155
    • Open Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, no appointment necessary
    • 651.201.2300
  • Following contract completion at the Plant Management Division, identification photographs can be taken at one of the following locations:
  • Metro Transit Store, St. Paul
    • U. S. Bank Center, Suite 270
    • Skyway Level at 101 East 5th Street (between 5th & 6th Streets/Robert & Minnesota)
    • Open Monday thru Friday 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, no appointment necessary
  • Metro Transit Store, Minneapolis
    • 719 Marquette Avenue
    • Open Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, no appointment necessary

Please note that daily between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., and after 4:15 p.m., there are large volumes of customers in the store. For faster service, please visit during off-peak service hours.


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Sign-up Process
  • Visit the PMD office in Administration Building Room G-10 between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM to fill out an application.
  • A temporary pass will be issued to you until you have your picture taken.
  • A permanent pass will be issued within one month of having your picture taken.
  • PMD will contact you when the permanent pass arrives.
Cancellation
  • Stop by the PMD office in Administration Building Room G-10 to cancel your Metropass card.
  • Metropass card must be turned in before cancellation is made.
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