1599

1599.1

When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed:

Department - District Department of Transportation.

Metrobus - A bus operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

Metrorail - A train operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

Rechargeable fare media – a plastic, permanent farecard issued by the Department or WMATA embedded with a computer chip that keeps track of the fare value of the farecard and any transfers between modes or operators. A WMATA SmartTrip Card is an example of a rechargeable fare media.

WMATA or Metro- the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

SOURCE: D.C. Act 16-554 published at 53 DCR 10235 (December 29, 2006); as amended by Final rulemaking published at 57 DCR 7902, 7903 (August 27, 2010).