In Chicago, a lot of students use public transportation like the CTA. Even with the student discount, it is still a lot of money that students invest in when using the CTA. Our plan is to have the U pass program for collage students and incorporate it for high schools so that students don’t waste too much money. It’s estimated about $103.50 per month only on CTA transits on school days from home and back to school. The U Pass will be a one-time school fee per year for a Ventra card capable of free passes during school days.
Dear Jennifer, I thought that you understand that the student reduced fair isn’t enough. I agree when you say we should incorporate high school students in the u pass. Your post has me thinking who in the CTA organization should we press about this issue. Lastly, I wonder if you thought about telling your alderman about this pressing issue.
This is a very good idea! On which elected or appointed officials do you think we should point our pressure at? I’m pretty sure Clerk Anna Valencia would be an ally here.
Do you have any other ideas of options for students of lower income families that may not be able to afford this U-Pass either?
Great idea. Where do you think the revenue should come from?