What is TransitChek?
TransitChek is a commuter benefit program employers offer to their employees to help pay for the cost of commuting to work on transit or vanpools.

How do I get TransitChek?
Your employer decides if and how to offer the program. Some offer TransitChek through pre-tax payroll deductions, allowing commuters and employers to benefit from tax savings. Other employers offer TransitChek as an employer-paid benefit.

How can I find out if my workplace offers TransitChek?
Ask your human resources department if your workplace offers TransitChek.

How do I get my employer to sign up for TransitChek?
Let your human resources department know that you take public transportation to work and are interested in TransitChek. You can speak to your employer directly, download a suggestion form, request that TransitChek contact your employer via email, or request a brochure.

How do I use TransitCheks?
TransitChek vouchers may be redeemed to purchase tickets, tokens, monthly or weekly passes with every major area transit agency in our region including: SEPTA, PATCO, NJ Transit (including the RiverLINE), DART First State, and Amtrak*. For PATCO riders, TransitChek benefits are also available for electronic upload to FREEDOM cards.

In South Central Pennsylvania, the following transit agencies accept TransitChek: Capital Area Transit (Harrisburg), COLT (County of Lebanon Transit), Red Rose (Lancaster County), rabbittransit (York County), and Amtrak*.

Even the vanpool service VPSI accepts TransitCheks. Contact your transit provider directly for information about authorized sales locations. See Regional Transit Resources for more information.

*For Amtrak, TransitChek vouchers may be used to purchase multi-trip commuter tickets only.

What if my TransitChek denomination is more or less than the cost of my ticket or pass?
If you purchase fare materials that cost more than the value of your TransitChek, you pay the difference. If you purchase fare materials that cost less than the value of your TransitChek, you WILL NOT get any change.

Will my TransitChek expire?
Yes, TransitChek vouchers are good for 13 months from the date of issue. You must use your TransitChek before it expires. Expired TransitCheks cannot be accepted or replaced.

Can TransitCheks be used to pay for parking?
Commuters who use SEPTA's Permit-by-Mail program may be able to receive an additional $20 TransitChek voucher each month to help cover parking costs. It is up to your employer whether they offer this additional parking benefit. The parking benefit is available ONLY when it is combined with a SEPTA monthly trail pass purchase through SEPTA's Permit-by-Mail program.

What should I do if my TransitChek is lost, damaged, or stolen?
Handle your TransitCheks with care. They will not be replaced if lost, tampered with, stolen, worn, or torn.

I still have more questions. Who should I contact?
FIRST speak to your human resources department if you have questions about your vouchers or to find out about commuter benefits at your workplace. For general information about the TransitChek program, email TransitChek@dvrpc.org or call 215.592.1800.