Program Updates
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.Use the School District dropdown menu to find your school’s application!
Free and universal program: All students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
- Alternatives in Action High School
- Arum Preparatory Academy
- Burke Academy
- Community School for Creative Education
- Envision Academy for Arts & Technology
- Fruitvale Academy
- Hayward Community School*
- Lazear Charter Academy
- Oakland Unity Middle School
- Opportunity Charter
- Quest Academy Community School
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Means-based program: All low-income students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card. Low-income students qualify for the program if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals – you can find the income eligibility guidelines for this program on California Department of Education's website.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
*Note: The 2023-2024 site administrator for this school is still being confirmed at this time, which may cause delays to application review and processing times. Thank you for your patience as we work to find a resolution.
Means-based program: All low-income students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card. Low-income students qualify for the program if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals – you can find the income eligibility guidelines for this program on California Department of Education's website.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
- MacGregor HS
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Means-based program: All low-income students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card. Low-income students qualify for the program if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals – you can find the income eligibility guidelines for this program on California Department of Education's website.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
*Note: The 2023-2024 site administrator for this school is still being confirmed at this time, which may cause delays to application review and processing times. Thank you for your patience as we work to find a resolution.
Means-based program: All low-income students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card. Low-income students qualify for the program if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals – you can find the income eligibility guidelines for this program on California Department of Education's website.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
- Castro Valley High School
- Canyon Middle School
- Creekside Middle School
- Redwood High School
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Means-based program: All low-income students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free LAVTA Wheels bus pass on a youth Clipper Card. Low-income students qualify for the program if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals – you can find the income eligibility guidelines for this program on California Department of Education's website.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? If you lose your STPP Youth Clipper card, please fill out the online application for your school (linked below). In response to the question, “Does the student have an existing Youth Clipper card?”, select “No, the student enrolled in the STPP program previously and needs a replacement card.” Note: You can follow this process to replace cards without cash fare media. If your lost card had cash fare media on it, you will need to call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883 to replace your card.
- Cottonwood Creek
- Dublin High School
- Eleanor Murray Fallon
- Valley High School
- Wells Middle School
- York Alternative
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Free and universal program: All students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
- Anna Yates TK-8
- Emery Secondary High School
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Means-based program: All low-income students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card. Low-income students qualify for the program if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals – you can find the income eligibility guidelines for this program on California Department of Education's website.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
- American High School
- Centerville Junior High School
- Circle of Independent Learning*
- G. M. Walters Middle School
- Irvington High School
- John F. Kennedy High School
- John M. Horner Middle School
- Mission San Jose High School
- Robertson High School
- Thornton Junior High School
- Vista Alternative
- Washington High School
- Williams Hopkins Junior High School
- Young Adult Program*
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Means-based program: All low-income students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card. Low-income students qualify for the program if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals – you can find the income eligibility guidelines for this program on California Department of Education's website.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
- Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School
- Brenkwitz High School*
- Bret Harte Middle School
- Cesar Chavez Middle School
- Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science
- Hayward High School
- Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
- Mt. Eden High School
- Tennyson High School
- Winton Middle School
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Free and universal program: All students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free LAVTA Wheels bus pass on a Clipper card.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? If you lose your STPP Youth Clipper card, please fill out the online application for your school (linked below). In response to the question, “Does the student have an existing Youth Clipper card?”, select “No, the student enrolled in the STPP program previously and needs a replacement card.” Note: You can follow this process to replace cards without cash fare media. If your lost card had cash fare media on it, you will need to call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883 to replace your card.
Means-based program: All low-income students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit and Union City Transit bus pass on a Clipper card. Low-income students qualify for the program if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals – you can find the income eligibility guidelines for this program on California Department of Education's website.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
*Note: The 2023-2024 site administrator for this school is still being confirmed at this time, which may cause delays to application review and processing times. Thank you for your patience as we work to find a resolution.
Means-based program: All low-income students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card. Low-income students qualify for the program if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals – you can find the income eligibility guidelines for this program on California Department of Education's website.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
- Bridgepoint High School*
- Crossroads High School*
- Newark Junior High School
- Newark Memorial High School*
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Free and universal program: All students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
*Note: The 2023-2024 site administrator for this school is still being confirmed at this time, which may cause delays to application review and processing times. Thank you for your patience as we work to find a resolution.
- AIMS College Prep Middle School
- AIMS College Prep High School
- ARISE High School
- ASCEND*
- Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy
- Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy*
- Aspire Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy*
- Bay Area Technology
- Bret Harte Middle School
- Castlemont High School
- Claremont Middle School
- Coliseum College Prep Academy
- Dewey Academy
- Edna Brewer Middle School
- Elmhurst United Middle*
- Fremont High School
- Frick Middle School
- Gateway to College High at Laney College
- Greenleaf Elementary School
- Independent Study, Sojourner Truth*
- KIPP Bridge Academy*
- LIFE Academy
- Lighthouse Community Charter School"
- Lighthouse Community Charter High School
- Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public School
- LPS Oakland R & D Campus*
- Madison Park Academy 6-12
- McClymonds High School
- Melrose Leadership Academy
- MetWest High School
- Montera Middle School
- North Oakland Community Charter School
- Oakland Charter Academy*
- Oakland Charter High
- Oakland High School
- Oakland International High School*
- Oakland Military Institute, College Preparatory Academy
- Oakland Technical High School
- Oakland Unity High School*
- Ralph J. Bunche High School
- Roosevelt Middle School
- Rudsdale Continuation School
- Skyline High School
- Street Academy (Alternative)
- United for Success Academy Middle School
- Urban Promise Academy*
- West Oakland Middle School
- Westlake Middle School
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Means-based program: All low-income students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card. Low-income students qualify for the program if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals – you can find the income eligibility guidelines for this program on California Department of Education's website.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
- Millennium High Alternative
- Piedmont High School
- Piedmont Middle School
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Means-based program: All low-income students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free LAVTA Wheels bus pass on a youth Clipper Card. Low-income students qualify for the program if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals – you can find the income eligibility guidelines for this program on California Department of Education's website.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? If you lose your STPP Youth Clipper card, please fill out the online application for your school (linked below). In response to the question, “Does the student have an existing Youth Clipper card?”, select “No, the student enrolled in the STPP program previously and needs a replacement card.” Note: You can follow this process to replace cards without cash fare media. If your lost card had cash fare media on it, you will need to call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883 to replace your card.
- Amador Valley High School
- Foothill High School
- Harvest Park Middle School
- Pleasanton Middle School
- Thomas S. Hart Middle School
- Village High School
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Means-based program: All low-income students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card. Low-income students qualify for the program if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals – you can find the income eligibility guidelines for this program on California Department of Education's website.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
- Bancroft Middle School
- John Muir Middle School
- Lincoln High School
- San Leandro High School
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Means-based program: All low-income students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card. Low-income students qualify for the program if they are eligible for free or reduced-price meals – you can find the income eligibility guidelines for this program on California Department of Education's website.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
*Note: The 2023-2024 site administrator for this school is still being confirmed at this time, which may cause delays to application review and processing times. Thank you for your patience as we work to find a resolution.
Free and universal program: All students grades 6-12 at the following schools have access to a free AC Transit bus pass on a Clipper card.
*ATTENTION STUDENTS/FAMILIES*: Students who submitted applications over the summer will receive Clipper cards during the launch of the 2023-2024 school year (August-September). During the first few months of this school year, please allow 4 to 6 weeks for your STPP Clipper card to be delivered due to the high volume of applications we receive at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
How do I replace my STPP Youth Clipper card? You can replace your lost/stolen/broken STPP Youth Clipper card by phone or online. Visit www.clippercard.com or call Clipper Customer Service at (877) 878-8883. Clipper Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Make sure to mention to the Clipper Customer Service representative that your Clipper card is a Student Transit Pass.
- California School for the Blind
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Student Resources
- Learn how to ride transit with Monarch the Bear!
- Click Here for the “Go Places on Transit” Brochure
About
The Student Transit Pass Program (STPP) provides free youth Clipper cards to eligible middle and high school students in Alameda County which can be used for unlimited free bus rides in their area (on AC Transit, Union City Transit or LAVTA Wheels), as well as a 50 percent discount on BART trips and youth discounts on other transit systems.
Alameda CTC is responsible for the implementation of the STPP in Alameda County. The program makes it easier to travel to and from school and school-related programs, jobs and other activities, expanding transportation options for Alameda County’s middle and high school students.
The Commission-adopted goals of the STPP are to:
- Reduce barriers to transportation access to and from schools
- Improve transportation options for Alameda County's middle and high school students
- Build support for transit in Alameda County
- Implement a cost effective program
Participating Schools
See the Student Transit Pass Program Participating Schools Map, an interactive tool to locate participating schools, BART routes, BART stations and bus routes. The schools participating during the 2023-2024 school year can also be found on the next tab, Students Apply Here. The STPP is undergoing a phased expansion to all qualifying middle and high schools in Alameda County with bus service over the next two years. The expansion seeks to balance geographic equity across planning areas in the county. In the 2023-2024 school year, the STPP will have expanded to many middle and high schools with bus service in the following districts:- Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE)
- Alameda Unified School District (AUSD)
- Albany City Unified School District (AlbanyUSD)
- Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD)
- Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD)
- Dublin Unified School District (DUSD)
- Emery Unified School District (Emery USD)
- Fremont Unified School District (FUSD)
- Hayward Unified School District (HUSD)
- Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD)
- New Haven Unified School District (NHUSD)
- Newark Unified School District (NUSD)
- Oakland Unified School District (OUSD)
- Piedmont Unified School District (PiedmontUSD)
- Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD)
- San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD)
- San Lorenzo Unified School District (SLZUSD)
Market the Student Transit Pass Program (STPP)
The STPP allows eligible students to travel to and from school, jobs, and other activities for free on their local transit system (AC Transit, Union City Transit, and/or LAVTA). As the program’s site administrator, we encourage you to promote the program to students and families. This page provides marketing materials to reach students and their families, including digital graphics and scripts for robo-calls or text messaging. Thank you for helping us promote the STPP!Marketing Graphics
We recommend using digital graphics to promote the STPP on social media, Peachjar, and your school website. Click the below links to download the digital graphics. We invite you to add captions and additional information to the graphics.- 8.5” x 11” PDF Flyer (Best for Peachjar and email attachments. Available in Spanish and Chinese. Please reach out to your school liaison for copies.)
- 1” x 3” PNG Graphic Banner (best for using as an email, newsletter, or webpage graphic) - Option 1 and Option 2
- 2” x 3” PNG Graphic Card (best for email body, or Facebook and Twitter posts) - Option 1 and Option 2
- 1” x 1” PNG Graphic Cards (best for Instagram, can be used on any channel) - Option 1 and Option 2
- Peachjar: How to Upload a Digital Flyer
- Twitter: How to Tweet
- Facebook: How to Post and Share
- Instagram: How to Post a Photo
Phone-based Marketing through Voice and Text Messaging
We also recommend sending voice recordings and text message reminders to families. Below is sample text; we invite you to revise the language based on what is best for your school community. Voice Recording “Free Student Transit Pass youth Clipper cards are available to eligible students at [School Name]. Student Transit Passes offer unlimited rides on [your local transit agency] and cash value can be added to cards for fifty percent off BART fares and discounted rides on other local transit systems. For more information on applying, please visit B-I-T dot L-Y backslash student transit pass.” Text Messaging Qualifying students at [School Name] can receive free Student Transit Pass youth Clipper cards, unlimited rides with [your local transit agency], and can add cash value to cards for fifty percent off BART fares and discounted rides on other local transit systems. For more information on applying, please visit bit.ly/studenttransitpassHow to Support Your Students
Check out the Students Apply Here tab for information on how students can apply online, answers to common student questions, and more information on general STPP updates.Background
Alameda CTC was responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of a three-year Student Transit Pass Pilot Program (Pilot) in Alameda County. This was identified in the voter-approved 2014 Transportation Expenditure Plan (2014 Plan) and is funded by Measure BB. The 2014 Plan included $15 million “for the purposes of funding one or more models for a student transit pass program designed to account for geographic difference within the county.” This Pilot provided a vital opportunity to assess student transportation needs throughout the county and to develop an approach to meet those needs through implementation of an affordable pass program. The Pilot proved effective at making it easier for students to travel to and from school and school-related programs, jobs and other activities, and expanded transportation options for Alameda County’s middle and high school students. The Commission-adopted goals of the Pilot were:- Reduce barriers to transportation access to and from schools
- Improve transportation options for Alameda County's middle and high school students
- Build support for transit in Alameda County
- Develop effective three-year pilot programs
- Create a basis for a countywide student transit pass program (funding permitting)
Implementation
The pilot was implemented from August 2016 through July 2019, and several program models were tested during this time. In March 2016, the Commission approved a site selection framework and a shortlist of 36 school sites that were eligible during the three-year pilot. At the same time, the Commission approved an evaluation framework for the pilot program, including 18 quantitative and qualitative measures to assess the effectiveness of the pilot program models. Throughout this process, feedback was solicited from interested stakeholders. A robust evaluation report was published each year of the Pilot; the reports are available below.- Student Transit Pass Program Fact Sheet
- State of the Practice Review: Case studies of student transit pass programs
Program Evaluations
The Year One Pilot Program Evaluation Report was published in October 2017. The Year Two Pilot Program Evaluation Report and Appendices were published in November 2018. The Year Three Pilot Program Evaluation Report was published in November 2019. The Final Pilot Program Evaluation Report, which includes appendices, was published in February 2020.
The evaluation reports draw on a variety of qualitative and quantitative data collected throughout the three-year pilot period, including:
- Data reported from transit agencies (historical baseline and usage data)
- Information tracked by the school program administrators
- Surveys and focus groups at schools
