How to make MetroWorks work for you:

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1 How to make MetroWorks work for you: Setup Select a dedicated program manager to coordinate and be a point of contact for the MetroWorks program. Your MetroWorks program manager will receive a customizable startup kit during a pre-launch consultation. A Capital Metro representative will help the program manager tailor MetroWorks to meet the needs of your employees/students. Communicate Program managers should share information about MetroWorks with your employees/ students throughout the program s roll-out and at new employee orientation programs. Keep the lines of communication open: Discuss MetroWorks at staff meetings, post information in the breakroom and on your intranet, and include it in your newsletter. Your MetroWorks startup kit includes these customizable MetroWorks communication tools: Employees/Student Introduction Letter Brochures Flyers/posters Templates Maintain You have all of the tools that you will need to successfully tailor, launch and maintain MetroWorks at your business or school. Managing MetroWorks is simple with these forms provided by Capital Metro: Employees/Students Enrollment Form Transit Pass Order Form Order Consolidation Form Pass Pickup Verification Form Ongoing support for your MetroWorks program is just an away. Contact Metro.Works@CapMetro.org.

2 FOR THE PROGRAM MANAGER: Using the MetroWorks startup kit Step 1: Plan Work with a representative from Capital Metro to develop a plan for MetroWorks at your business or school. Step 2: Customize Download and save the materials provided in a folder on your computer. Tailor these forms with your business or school s logo and information before launching MetroWorks. Employee/Student Introduction Letter Brochures Flyers/posters Templates Employee/Student Enrollment Form Transit Pass Order Form Order Consolidation Form Pass Pickup Verification Form Step 3: Educate Post MetroWorks flyers/posters at your business or school. Inform employees/students about the program using the Introduction Letter. The letter can be ed or printed for distribution. Distribute brochures, which can be ed or printed out, to employees/students. Present your MetroWorks program at a meeting with stakeholders, employees and/or students. This is a great opportunity to talk about how the program works, how MetroWorks saves money and to answer questions. Step 4: Enroll Enrolling employees/students in MetroWorks and ordering passes is easy using the Employee/Student Form and Transit Pass Order Form. These forms can be placed on your intranet for ease of access. Ongoing support for your MetroWorks program is just an away. Contact Metro.Works@CapMetro.org.

3 FOR THE PROGRAM MANAGER: Using the MetroWorks startup kit (cont.) Step 5: Purchase Consolidate all pass orders you ve collected using the Order Consolidation Form. Record the distribution of passes using the Pass Pickup Verification Form. Step 6: Communicate There are several ways you can help your employees/students see the benefits of participating in MetroWorks. Offer enrollment to new employees/students during orientation. Include MetroWorks on your staff meeting agendas. Post information, flyers, posters and brochures in the breakroom, in communal areas and/or on your intranet. Feature MetroWorks in your newsletter. Use the Template provided to create your own communications. Step 7: Maintain Regular program maintenance is necessary, but we ve provided the tools to make it simple. Manage the enrollment and purchase processes. Continue to promote MetroWorks among your employees/students. It s that easy. Questions? We want MetroWorks to work for you. Capital Metro offers ongoing support to ensure the success of the program at your business or school. Contact Greg Buford at or greg.buford@capmetro.org if you have questions or feedback. Ongoing support for your MetroWorks program is just an away. Contact Metro.Works@CapMetro.org.

4 Stretch your paycheck & say goodbye to parking hassles! Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, but it is also known for having awful traffic congestion and expensive parking. In an effort to bring our employees reliable, low-cost transportation options has become a member of MetroWorks, a transit pass program from Capital Metro. You can now buy monthly passes at a discount. Paying for monthly passes is easy. The cost will be deducted, pre-tax, from your paycheck. You can order one pass each month. Your order must be placed on and will be available for pickup on the of the month. Please come by the if you are interested in signing up for the MetroWorks discounted pass program.

5 Pick your pass & let MetroWorks work for you. Local Pass MetroBus, MetroFlyer and MetroRapid, plus UT Shuttle service Commuter Pass MetroRail MetroExpress + Local services Retail Price: MetroWorks: Subsidy: Employee Price: Retail Price: MetroWorks: Subsidy: Employee Price: Last updated December 14, 2016

6 Pick your pass & let MetroWorks work for you. Local Pass: MetroBus, MetroFlyer, MetroRapid & UT Shuttles MetroRapid Offers: Set schedule Frequent stops Greater frequency during weekday peak times Digital signage displays arrival times Free Wi-Fi Mobile ticketing when using the CapMetro App Commuter Pass: Ride all Capitol Metro services, including MetroRail, MetroExpress, MetroRapid, MetroFlyer & MetroBus Express service includes these areas: Tech Ridge Lantana Pavillion N. US 183 Leander/Lakeline, Leander/Northwest Manor/Elgin

7 Enrollment: HR Use Only Effective date to activate: MetroWorks Pass Options I authorize to deduct the following amount from my next paycheck: Consent for Payroll Deduction I understand that if my employment at should terminate before fulfilling the payment above, I will reimburse by cash or check, for any remaining balance owed. I understand that me for a lost or stolen pass. will not replace or reimburse Employee Name (Printed) Employee Signature Employee ID Date

8 What makes MetroRapid different from Local MetroBus service? MetroRapid s mix of new vehicles, stations and technologies delivers a more convenient, productive and flexible ride to Austin commuters. MetroRapid Route 801 North Lamar/South Congress travels from Tech Ridge to Southpark Meadows via UT and downtown. MetroRapid Route 803 Burnet/South Lamar travels from The Domain (across from Le Cordon Bleu) to Westgate via UT and downtown. MetroRapid offers more frequent service, seven days a week. Weekday Saturday Sunday Route 803 Every minutes Every minutes Every minutes Routes 1 & 3 Every minutes Every minutes Every minutes Features to make riding easier: PRIORITY SERVICE Onboard technology holds traffic lights green longer when a vehicle is behind schedule, and dedicated bus lanes through downtown help to keep you moving. MOBILE TICKETING AND TRACKING The CapMetro App lets you track exact arrival of your MetroRapid ride. FEWER STOPS, MORE OFTEN The limited number of stops means that the vehicles stay on-the-move, getting you from point-to-point up to 35 percent faster. UNIQUE, COMFORTABLE STATIONS Stations feature electronic displays with real-time arrival information, canopies, lighting and bench seating. SLEEK NEW RIDE The new 40-foot vehicles accommodate 78 riders, offering boarding at both front and back doors, higher ceilings, bigger windows, modern seating and LED lighting to give riders a premium experience. FREE WI-FI High-speed internet access lets you be more productive during your ride. SAFE RIDE OPTION Catch a safe ride to or from your late-night destination, with service until 12:30 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays, and 10:30 p.m. on Sundays. CONNECTIVITY Catch easy transfers between the two MetroRapid routes at 12 shared stations, and to many Local bus routes elsewhere along the way. Or, hop on MetroRail at the Downtown Station at 4th and Trinity. FARES $1.25 for a Single Ride, $2.50 for a Day Pass, $11.25 for a 7-Day Pass, $41.25 for a 31-Day Pass. MORE FREQUENT FOR LESS With a MetroWorks pass, you can ride MetroRapid at a discount. More information is available by calling the GO Line at or online at capmetro.org/metrorapid.