Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Rider's Guide
Rider's Guide
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- How do I contact Pace?
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By mail, email, phone or online!
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
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- Am I eligible for DBE certification?
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A firm (including its affiliates) must meet the requirements of 49 CFR part 26, Subpart D, concerning group membership or individual disadvantage, business size, ownership and control.
Rider's Guide
Rider's Guide
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- What should I do if I lose my Ventra Card?
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Hopefully you've registered it.
Rider's Guide
Rider's Guide
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- Where can I buy or reload a Ventra Card?
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Thousands of places, including the device you're using right now!
Customer Relations
Transportation Services
Customer Relations
Transportation Services
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- What and where are park-n-ride lots?
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There are dozens of suburban locations where you can park your car and then board a Pace bus.
Customer Relations
Customer Relations
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- What does P.A.C.E. stand for?
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Nothing!
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
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- What's the difference between DBE, MBE, FBE, WBE and PBE?
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DBE, MBE, FBE, WBE and PBE are acronyms for various state/county/local agency programs that provide contractual opportunities for disadvantaged, minority, female and woman-owned business enterprises.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
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- Once I'm certified, how do other firms find me?
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Your certified DBE firm is listed in a directory.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
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- Once I'm certified, how long does the certification last?
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A firm's certification is for the life of the firm unless an adverse decision is rendered to remove the firm's eligibility.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
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- How long does it take to become certified as a DBE?
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The certification process takes approximately 90 days after receipt of the completed application and all supporting documentation.
