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Choosing a Transit Pass Program

TriMet offers two college pass programs with different costs and levels of student involvement. With the Select Term Pass, which allows students to decide whtether to participate, you get flexibility and savings. With the Universal Term Pass, you can offer passes to all students at even more savings per pass.

No matter which program you choose, students get a sticker on their college photo ID that is valid for unlimited travel on TriMet bus, MAX and Portland Streetcar for the entire term.

TriMet Select term Pass

With this program, your students choose whether they want to participate. Your college signs an annual contract with TriMet and then requests term passes based on projected student participation.

You can order as many or as few passes as you like; the amount can fluctuate from term to term. Once a term is underway, you return any unused passes to TriMet and pay only for the ones used. Read a case study.

TriMet Universal Term Pass

Based on the number of qualified students enrolled for the fall term, you receive a price estimate and one-year contract for your approval. As the number of enrolled students changes each term, your total cost goes up or down accordingly. The price per pass represents significant savings over the Select Term Pass. Read a case study.