Commuter Benefits

  • The Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) is celebrating 5 years of serving Marin County Educators and Staff! This is great news for school employees traveling between Sonoma and Marin County.

    The Marin County Office of Education is pleased to offer discounted pricing for SMART’s unlimited Eco-Pass for the 2022-2023 school year effective October 1, 2022. Employees must purchase passes no later than the 10th of the month preceding the pass month (i.e., purchase October's pass by September 10).


    Employees can purchase Eco-Passes for unlimited rides all month for only 
    $135/month using pre-tax dollars!

    Marin Transit Connect is your new connection to work, home, transit, and other destinations across Northern San Rafael.


    HOW DO I SIGN UP?
    ​MCOE employees can following the steps outlined on this Welcome Flyer
    Watch the recorded webinar to learn how to sign up!


    EMERGENCY RIDE HOME
    Concerned about needing a ride home in an emergency? MCOE has partnered with the Transportation Authority of Marin to assist commuters in the event of an emergency. MCOE employees should contact the Personnel Department when the need arises at (415) 499-5854.  Emergency Ride Home Program Rules


    TRACK SAFETY
    We want our students and community members to stay safe around the tracks. SMART has developed rail safety presentations to help our community understand how to stay safe. Included are rail safety resources . Be safe and enjoy the ride!


    NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
    Redwood Credit Union is offering interest free loans of up to $500 for Marin County school employees. 
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