Ed Pass
As of January 1, 2009, students, faculty and staff of schools participating in the UTA Ed Pass program will be required to begin using UTA's electronic fare collection system (EFC).
All Ed Pass cards issued for the 2008-2009 school year are electronic cards enabled for use on the new EFC system. Most participating schools have issued separate Ed Pass cards for use on UTA's system. However, student ID's for Utah Valley University and Westminster College are electronic cards that have been enabled to work with UTA's EFC system; the Ed Pass features are built in so no separate card is required. See below for the rules associated with your school.
Tap on. Tap off. When using the new EFC system, be sure to tap on when boarding and tap off when exiting to validate your fare. Card readers will be located at each door on every UTA bus and at the entrances to all TRAX and FrontRunner stations. Tapping on and tapping off sends a message about which routes you use most, so that UTA can better evaluate and improve service. Cards not properly validated may be deactivated and require reactivation by the card issuer.
Beta Testers. Even though you will not be required to use the EFC system until Jan. 1, many readers have already been installed on buses and train platforms and are in operational testing. Help us out in beta testing by tapping your Ed Pass to the reader! You will be allowed to board regardless of how the reader responds to the test.
Need help? If your card does not work or has been disabled, contact your school for assistance. See also the Electronic Fare FAQ for answers to common questions.
Program Details by School
Brigham Young University* - Your new Ed Pass will serve as a “flash” pass through December 2008 and as an electronic fare card for as long as you are enrolled at or employed by Brigham Young University. Valid on all UTA buses, TRAX and FrontRunner.
LDS Business College* - Your new Ed Pass will serve as a “flash” pass through December 2008 and as an electronic fare card for as long as you are enrolled at or employed by LDS Business College. Valid on all UTA buses, TRAX and FrontRunner.
Salt Lake Community College* - Your new Ed Pass will serve as a “flash” pass through December 2008 and as an electronic fare card for as long as you are enrolled or employed by Salt Lake Community College. Valid on UTA local buses and TRAX only.
University of Utah* - Your new Ed Pass will serve as a “flash” pass through December 2008 and as an electronic fare card for as long as you are enrolled or employed by the University of Utah. Valid on all UTA buses, TRAX and FrontRunner.
Utah Valley University - Your UVU card is both a school ID and a UTA Ed Pass combined in one card. It will serve as a “flash” pass through December 2008 and as an electronic fare card for as long as you are enrolled or employed by Utah Valley University. Valid on all UTA buses, TRAX and FrontRunner.
Weber State University* - Your new Ed Pass will serve as a “flash” pass through December 2008 and as an electronic fare card for as long as you are enrolled at or employed by Weber State University. Valid on all UTA buses, TRAX and FrontRunner.
Westminster College - Sign the Westminster pledge to take alternative transportation to school four or more times per month and your Westminster ID card will be activated to ride UTA bus, TRAX, and Frontrunner for free. Your ID will serve as a “flash” pass through December 2008 and as an electronic fare card for as long as you are enrolled at or employed by Westminster College.
Other Participating School* - Your new Ed Pass will serve as a “flash” pass through December 2008 and as an electronic fare card for as long as you are enrolled at or employed by your school. Valid on all UTA buses, TRAX and FrontRunner. If you are unsure if your school participates in this program, contact UTA as noted below.
*For schools using the Ed Pass card as a separate card from their school ID, you will be required to show your regular school ID to the operator or transit police officer upon request.
For More Information
To inquire if your school participates in the Ed Pass program or for more information on how your school can become part of the program, please contact one of the following individuals: