Welcome to the Army Mass Transportation Benefit Program (MTBP) Outside the National Capital Region (NCR) webpage. Under Executive Order 13150 dated April 21, 2000, Federal agencies were directed to establish transportation fringe benefit programs to reduce Federal employees' contribution to traffic congestion and air pollution, and to expand their commuting alternatives.

The Army's MTPB policies and procedures are designed to meet the need for improved program guidance and internal controls.

As of 17 January 2013:

           The Internal Revenue Service has just released Revenue Procedure 2013-15, which sets forth inflation adjustments for 2013, and reflects the American Tax Relief Act adjustment to 26 USC 132(f)(2). For tax year 2013, the RP sets the monthly maximum limitation of the mass transportation benefit at $245.

           Initial guidance from DoD and DOT is that the 2013 increase will be implemented with the next regular quarterly distribution cycle. For Army participants outside the National Capital Region, the increase will take effect with the May-June-July distribution. DOT will soon issue a data call to local MTBP POCs for information on participants who will be eligible for an increase.

           At this time no information is available on the question of retroactive reimbursement.

           Participants whose monthly commuting costs exceed $125 per month should check with your local MTPB point of contact to ensure that your actual costs are on file, and revise your claimed benefit amount as needed. In most cases you should have recorded your actual commuting expenses as part of your MTBP application process.

           MTBP local program managers/POCs should review participant records to ensure that you have all your participants’ actual commuting costs on file. Then, once the implementation instructions are issued, the information will be readily available on those participants that are eligible for an increase to their benefit.

           As soon as more information becomes available we will disseminate it through local MTBP POCs and via this webpage.

           Please contact the Army MTBP Program Manager using the contact information at the bottom of this page if you have any questions or concerns.