DPSS ePolicy

To convert existing policy to new writing style only - No concept changes..

What Changed?

1. Per an Executive Decision in 2022, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Stored Value (SV) Transit Access Pass (TAP) card allotments were limited to just a few district offices due to low issuance. Skills and Training to Achieve Readiness for Tomorrow (START) sites no longer have an inventory of MTA SV TAP cards available. All references and instructions of MTA SV TAP cards were removed.    
2. The GROW Quick Reference Metro Transportation Fare Increase Chart was replaced by the Metro Fare Chart 2023.
3. Acceptable verification documents were updated.
4. References to the CalFresh Employment and Training (CFET) Program were removed as START Program was not included in Los Angeles County's CFET Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2026..

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Transportation assistance is a supportive service available to STARTparticipants to help pay for their transportation expenses. The participant’s transportation need must be assessed to determine the full transportation allowance necessary to complete the assigned activity. Transportation assistance may be provided to START participants for the following purposes: 

1. Commute to/from an approved START activity;
2. Search for employment;
3. Attend Case Manager Appointment (CMA); and
4. Commute to/from employment.

Transportation payments are not available in the following situations: 

1. The participant is receiving free transportation or transportation is paid through another program;
2. The participant is receiving a transportation payment from a START contracted provider; 
3. The participant voluntarily opts to walk or ride a bike to an assigned activity; or
4. The participant declines the transportation assistance.

Participants are required to provide a transportation purchase receipt within ten business days of the transportation issuance date. 

Transportation expenses are incurred by individuals participating in the START Program and intended to assist the participant in successfully completing their designated START activity and/or obtaining employment. Therefore, the transportation plan developed for the participant should be comprehensively designed to ensure it meets their transportation needs and employment goal.

Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card

Transportation Verification

N/A