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Tempe Youth Transit Pass Program
The Tempe Youth Transit Pass Program allows all
eligible Tempe youth ages 6 to 18 to ride regional and local Valley Metro bus
routes and the METRO light rail for free.
What is required to get the
pass if I am under the age of 18?
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A parent or guardian must accompany the
youth when registering for the program
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Your most recent utility bill (dated within
the last 60 days) with a Tempe
address. Acceptable utility bills include SRP, APS, Southwest Gas, City of
Tempe, Cox Communications, Qwest/Century Link, Direct TV, Dish Network, cell phone
company or a bank statement. Lease agreements are not
acceptable forms of proof of residency.
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Youth’s birth certificate
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A valid driver’s license/photo ID of
parent/guardian
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If you are the step parent or legal guardian
you must also bring a copy of your marriage license or state guardianship
papers. Notarized guardianship papers are not acceptable proof of
guardianship.
What
is required to get the pass if I am age 18?
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A valid driver’s license, ID pass or US
passport
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Your most recent utility bill (dated within
the last 60 days) with a Tempe
address. Acceptable utility bills include SRP, APS, Southwest Gas, City of
Tempe, Cox Communications, Qwest, Direct TV, Dish Network, cell phone
company or a bank statement. Lease agreements are not acceptable forms of
proof of residency.
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An 18 year old who lives at home with a
parent or guardian may use the parent or guardians utility bill as proof of
address if they bring a birth certificate and the parent or guardian with
them to get the pass. This provides proof that the name listed on the
utility bill is the parent or guardian.
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Passes are deactivated when the youth turns
age 19.
Where
do I go to get my free transit pass?
You can get the pass at the Tempe Transit Store located at 200 E. Fifth Street
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free one hour
public parking is located at 117 E. Fifth St. across from the Transportation
Center. If you lose your pass, you can get a new pass (up to three in one year) by paying a $5 replacement fee.
To get a replacement pass, visit the Tempe Transit Store.
How do I use my pass when
boarding a bus or using light rail?
Bus: Upon boarding the bus, tap the pass to reader. Do not deposit into farebox.
Light Rail: Validate the pass by hovering your pass over the station reader on
the light rail platform before boarding.
Is
the pass only good for taking trips to school?
No. You can use your transit pass to travel for
any purpose to any destination on any Valley Metro bus route or on the METRO
light rail. Use your transit pass on weekends, holidays, and even during
school breaks.
Updated 9/21/11
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