Metro Transit and MMSD Schools Announce 4th Annual Summer Youth Pass Program

On Thursday, May 2, Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, Madison Metropolitan School District Interim Superintendent Lisa Kvistad held a press conference to announce Metro's fourth annual free summer youth pass program for Madison residents.

As part of Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway's MetroForward initiative, the summer youth pass program provides free rides to students from grades 6 through those just graduating from high school.

Distributed in MMSD schools near the end of the school year, passes make it easier for students to get to jobs, athletic camps, the homes of friends, the pool and more.

This program makes it easier for kids this summer to enjoy everything Madison has to offer, Mayor Rhodes-Conway said. Riding transit is also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. As we start moving to more electric buses, this will help even more.

"Madison Metropolitan School District is fortunate to have partners like the City and Metro Transit," said MMSD Interim Superintendent Lisa Kvistad. "Those who share our equity vision and commitment to prioritizing accessibility and environmental responsibility."

Metro Transit General Manager Justin Stuehrenberg explained that the program saw a significant uptick in ridership last year.

In 2021, there were approximately 38,000 rides taken using the pass, in 2022, there were about 41,00 rides taken. Last summer, more than 138,000 rides were taken on these passes.

Students should look for passes to be distributed at schools near the end of the school year. Complete information is available at mymetrobus.com.