MADISON, Wis. — All middle and high school students in the Madison Metropolitan School District will get a free Metro Transit bus pass for the summer. It’s the first time the city has made summer bus passes free for all students.
“As the City emerges from COVID-19, residents are hopping back on the bus. This initiative is going to help Madison’s youth access jobs, school, City parks, pools and more this summer,” Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said. “In the big picture, our investments in the City’s Metro Forward plan help us achieve climate, equity, and economic goals all at the same time.”
The city is working with the MMSD to distribute the passes from June 2 through June 16. Passes will again be available for pickup from school summer semester sites starting June 21. Students will get guidance on how to pick up the pass from their individual school.
Students who live in Madison but attend other districts are also eligible and can pick up their pass at Metro Transit, located at 1245 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 201.
MMSD Superintendent Dr. Carlton Jenkins said the free passes will give students a chance to take advantage of opportunities that are essential to their youth.
“For the last 14 months Madison youth have missed out on important activities and opportunities central to a young person’s life – summer jobs, serving the community, internships, apprenticeships, hanging out with friends,” said Dr. Carlton Jenkins, Superintendent of Schools for the Madison Metropolitan School District. “I want to thank Metro Transit for helping our students get back on track.”
Passes are valid from June 9 through Sept. 17. Passes for out-of-town students are available for $35.
More information about the program is available on Metro Transit’s website.
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