(2) is disabled and whose principal place of res-
idence, primary or specialist medical facilities, edu-
cational facilities, or place of employment is not 
within one-half mile of a transportation access point 
that contains the necessary infrastructure for the in-
dividual to use public transportation. 
(c) T–U PASS REQUIREMENTS.—A T–U Pass shall 
provide unlimited access to public transportation and shall 
be valid for all schedules, times, and periods the transpor-
tation agency offers service. 
(d) AUTOMATIC MONTHLY LOADING CAPABILITY OF 
TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS.—A T–U Pass shall— 
(1) be able to receive funds remotely or be load-
ed with funds automatically on the first day of each 
calendar month; and 
(2) make such funds available upon entrance or 
boarding at the first transportation access point on 
the first day the T–U Pass is used in such month. 
(e) WAIVER FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 
AGENCIES.—The Secretary may waive a requirement 
under subsection (d) if the Secretary determines that— 
(1) a public transportation agency cannot meet 
such requirement because of infrastructure limita-
tions, cost inefficiencies, inability to finance, or un-
available technology; and 
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(2) the transportation agency provides a T–U 
Pass that— 
(A) only functions at entry and exit points 
of the transit system; or 
(B) only permits transactions of transpor-
tation-related expenses at facilities operated by 
the transportation agency, including— 
(i) booths or automated vending ma-
chines at transportation access points oper-
ated by the transit agency; 
(ii) telephone or online interfaces op-
erated by the transit agencies; and 
(iii) additional facilities as determined 
by the Secretary. 
(f) ROLLOVER PROHIBITED.—Any funds that are 
disbursed to a T–U Pass shall be surrendered if not used 
in the course of the month for which such benefits were 
provided. 
(g) PROHIBITION
OF
DUPLICATIVE
TRANSPOR-
TATION BENEFITS.—Grants made pursuant to the pro-
gram shall not be used to reimburse more than one T– 
U Pass per individual. 
SEC. 6. FEATURES OF T–U PASS. 
(a) EXPIRATION.—Subject to section 11, a T–U Pass 
expires one year after issuance, and a public transpor-
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tation agency may not terminate the validity of the T– 
U Pass until the date of expiration regardless of whether 
the individual continues to be eligible under section 4 of 
this Act. 
(b) DESIGN.—A public transportation agency receiv-
ing a grant pursuant to the program shall select a design 
that distinguishes the T–U Pass from other passes. The 
T–U Pass shall— 
(1) be a card, ticket, or voucher; 
(2) include the words ‘‘Photo ID T–U Pass’’ on 
the front and back; 
(3) include the words ‘‘If found, please return 
to’’ immediately followed by the address of the 
issuing office of the transportation agency; 
(4) include a photo of the person to whom the 
T–U Pass was provided; 
(5) include a seal with the logo of the transpor-
tation agency; 
(6) include the full name of such eligible per-
son; 
(7) include the expiration date of the T–U 
Pass; and 
(8) include any additional features the Sec-
retary determines is necessary. 
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SEC. 7. PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY. 
An individual seeking a T–U Pass must provide to 
the public transportation agency— 
(1) proof of the basis of at least one ground of 
eligibility described section 4; and 
(2) documentation the Secretary determines is 
necessary to support the basis of eligibility. 
SEC. 8. APPLICATION AND SELECTION. 
The Secretary shall award grants on a competitive 
basis and may require that an application from a public 
transportation agency be submitted in a prescribed form 
and manner and that it contains specified agreements, as-
surances, and information. 
SEC. 9. AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT TO TRANSIT AGEN-
CIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Grants made pursuant to the pro-
gram shall be used only to reimburse a public transpor-
tation agency for the cost of providing a T–U Pass. 
(b) AMOUNT OF REIMBURSEMENT.—A public trans-
portation agency shall be eligible to receive reimbursement 
for each T–U Pass at the cost charged for a monthly, flat- 
rate, unlimited transportation pass. 
(c) 
EXCEPTION
FOR
DISCOUNTED
MONTHLY 
PASSES.—If an eligible individual is eligible for a reduced- 
cost monthly, flat-rate, unlimited transportation pass for 
reasons including disability or age, the public transpor-
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tation agency shall be eligible to receive compensation 
equaling the cost of such reduced-cost pass. 
SEC. 10. REPORTS FROM AGENCIES. 
A public transportation agency receiving a grant 
under this Act shall provide to the Secretary an annual 
report explaining— 
(1) the agency’s plan to annually verify the eli-
gibility of holders of a T–U Pass; and 
(2) the number of T–U Passes that have been 
terminated pursuant to section 11. 
SEC. 11. TERMINATION OF BENEFITS UNDER CERTAIN CIR-
CUMSTANCES. 
(a) FRAUD AND SALE.—The Secretary shall establish 
procedures for termination of a T–U Pass if— 
(1) an individual obtains or uses the T–U Pass 
fraudulently; or 
(2) an individual sells, distributes, or provisions 
the T–U Pass to an individual other than the indi-
vidual to whom the T–U Pass was provided. 
(b) PROCEDURES.—The procedures required by sub-
section (a) shall include notice, opportunity for hearing, 
and civil monetary penalties. 
SEC. 12. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. 
Nothing in this Act shall be construed to limit any 
other programs that are sponsored by public transpor-
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