Youth Bus Pass Program

Effective July 1, 2008, the Tempe Youth Free Bus Pass Program will be changed to the Tempe Youth Free Transit Pass Program to include METRO light rail.

Off site registration for the 2008/09 transit pass will occur at the Tempe Public Library on May 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting May 12, youth and their parent/guardian may go to the Tempe Transit Store to get the 2008/09 Transit Pass. Download a 2008-2009 registration form

Tempe Youth Bus Pass Program

The Tempe Youth Bus Pass Program allows youth ages 6 to 18, who can provide proof of Tempe residency and age to ride the bus for free. In order to receive the bus pass, youth 6 to 17 must:

have their parent/guardian sign a permission form,
have their parent/guardian accompany the youth to the Transit Store, and
bring the youth’s birth certificate (and parent ID) when registering for the program.

Both the youth and parent/guardian must be present to get the bus pass. Free passes are available at the Tempe Transit Store, College Avenue and Veterans Way in downtown Tempe Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Download a 2007-2008 registration form

Proof of Tempe residency MUST include:

A recent utility bill (i.e., water, cable, electric) with a Tempe address OR
A valid Arizona driver’s license or ID card of youth or parent with a Tempe address

Proof of parental status MUST include:

Youth’s birth certificate AND a valid driver's license or photo ID of parent/guardian

Proof of step parent status MUST include:

Marriage license AND youth’s birth certificate.

Proof of guardianship MUST include:

Guardianship papers AND youth’s birth certificate.

For people age 18 ONLY: Proof of eligibility for age can include:

A valid Arizona driver’s license or Arizona ID card OR
U.S. passport or birth certificate.

Where do I go to get my bus pass? You can get the pass at the Tempe Transit Store located at 502 S. College Avenue (College Avenue and Veterans Way) Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What happens if I lose my card? You can get a new card by paying a $5 replacement fee. To get a replacement card, visit the Tempe Transit Store at College Avenue and Veterans Way.

Is the Youth bus pass only good for taking trips to school? No. You can use your bus pass to travel for any purpose to any destination on any Valley Metro bus route. Use your bus pass on weekends, holidays, and even during school breaks.

How often do the buses run? The city of Tempe and Valley Metro offer bus service seven days a week. Most Tempe buses run Monday through Saturday until 1 a.m. and Sunday until 10 p.m., with rush hour service every 15 minutes Monday through Friday from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. For a complete list of bus routes and schedules, visit www.valleymetro.org or call 602-253-5000.

Can I ride the bus if I have a disability? Yes. All Valley Metro buses are wheelchair accessible.

What if I ride my bicycle to school? All buses are equipped with two bike racks and most Tempe schools provide convenient bicycle parking.

Tempe Youth Transit Pass Program

Effective July 1, 2008, the Tempe Youth Free Bus Pass Program will be changed to the Tempe Youth Free Transit Pass Program

The Tempe Youth Transit Pass Program will allow youth ages 6 to 18, who can provide proof of Tempe residency and age to ride the bus and future METRO light rail for free. In order to receive the bus pass, youth 6 to 17 must:

have their parent/guardian sign a permission form,
have their parent/guardian accompany the youth to the Transit Store, and
bring the youth’s birth certificate (and parent ID) when registering for the program.

Both the youth and parent/guardian must be present to get the pass. Free passes are available at the Tempe Transit Store, College Avenue and Veterans Way in downtown Tempe Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Download a 2008-2009 registration form

Proof of Tempe residency:

A recent utility bill with a Tempe address (i.e., water, cable, electric) OR
A valid Arizona driver’s license/photo ID card for youth or parent showing a Tempe address.

Proof of parental status must include:

Youth’s birth certificate and a valid driver’s license/photo ID of parent.

Proof of step parent status must include:

Marriage license, a valid driver’s license/photo ID of step parent and youth’s birth certificate.

Proof of guardianship must include:

Guardianship papers, a valid driver’s license/photo ID of guardian and youth’s birth certificate.

For people age 18 ONLY: Proof of eligibility must include:

A valid Arizona driver’s license with a Tempe address, ID card or US passport with Tempe address.

Where do I go to get my transit pass? You can get the pass at the Tempe Transit Store located at 200 E. Fifth Street Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What happens if I lose my card? You can get a new card by paying a $5 replacement fee. To get a replacement card, visit the Tempe Transit Store at located at 200 E. Fifth Street.

Is the Youth transit 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 line. Use your transit pass on weekends, holidays, and even during school breaks.

How often will the METRO light rail run? STARTING DECEMBER 2008: The METRO will likely run seven days a week every 10 minutes during daylight hours (and every 20 minutes during all other times) from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m. For more information about METRO, visit www.valleymetro.org or call 602-253-5000.

Can I ride the bus/METRO if I have a disability? Yes. The METRO and all Valley Metro buses are wheelchair accessible.

What if I ride my bicycle to school? The METRO and all buses are equipped with bike racks, and most Tempe schools provide convenient bicycle parking so you can bike and bus.