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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:
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have their parent/guardian sign a
permission
form,
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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:
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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:
Proof
of step parent status MUST include:
Proof
of guardianship MUST include:
For
people age 18 ONLY:
Proof of eligibility for age can include:
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
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.
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:
Proof of step parent status
must include:
Proof of guardianship must
include:
For people age 18 ONLY: Proof
of eligibility must include:
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 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.
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. |