High School Summer Pass

How it Works

We’re taking advantage of a funding opportunity to give free transit passes to students who rely on transit during the summer months. Qualifying students will receive a transit pass from participating community-based organizations in June for unlimited rides on buses, MAX, WES and Portland Streetcar. The pass is valid until August 31, 2023. This will help them to get to school, jobs and other activities.

This program will open in June 2023 and is funded by the Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund.

Students

Where to get your summer pass

Partners

Help distribute passes

Frequently asked questions

Students: Get a summer transit pass from a program partner

Regional Distribution Partners

Qualifying students can visit any of these organizations to pick up a free transit pass. Qualifying students do not need to be a current client to receive a free transit pass.

[ Click here to see a list of partners ]

Organization	Area of Service	Address
Centro Cultural	Washington County	400 East Main St., Suite 110, Hillsboro Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1–5:30 p.m. 1110 North Adair St., Cornelius Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Clackamas Resource Center	Clackamas County	8800 SE 80th Ave., Portland 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3–5 p.m.
Clackamas Community College	Clackamas County	19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City Wacheno Welcome Center 158 on the Oregon City campus Monday–Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PlayEast	Multnomah County	Email Jario Rios-Campos or call 503-423-7323
HAKI Community Organization	Multnomah County Washington County	11830 Kerr Pkwy., Suite 205, Lake Oswego
Clackamas DHS office	Clackamas County	Email Kore Gleason-Gasanov 16440 SE 82nd Dr., Clackamas
Sherwood Public Libray	Washington County	22560 SW Pine St., Sherwood Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 1–5 p.m.
Tualatin Public Library	Washington County	18878 SW Martinazzi Ave., Tualatin Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday–Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
St. Anthony Paish	Washington County	9905 SW McKenzie St., Tigard Monday–Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Beaverton ODS	Washington County	Self Suficiency Office 15425 NW Greenbrier Pkwy., Beaverton Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Estacada High School	Clackamas County	355 NE 6th Ave., Estacada
Sandy Public Library	Clackamas County	38980 Proctor Blvd., Sandy Monday-Tuesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The Rockwood Center	Multnomah County	17805 SE Stark St., Portland Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Brookwood Library	Washington County	2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy., Hillsboro Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Shute Park Library	Washington County	775 SE 10th Ave., Hillsboro Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tigard Public Library	Washington County	13500 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Forest Grove Library	Washington County	2114 Pacific Ave., Forest Grove Monday-Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tigard ODHS	Washington County	10777 SW Cascade Ave., Tigard Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hillsboro DHS Self-Sufficiency Branch	Washington County	5300 NE Elam Young Pkwy., Hillsboro Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Portland Parks and Recreation Centers	Multnomah County	Click here for a list of sites
Charles Jordan Community Center	Multnomah County	9009 N Foss Ave., Portland Monday-Thursday 3-7 p.m.
East Portland Community Center	Multnomah County	740 SE 106th Ave., Portland Monday-Thursday 3-7 p.m.
Matt Dishman Community Center	Multnomah County	77 NE Knott St., Portland Monday-Thursday 3-7 p.m.
Montavilla Community Center	Multnomah County	8219 NE Glisan St., Portland Monday-Thursday 3-7 p.m.
Mt Scott Community Center	Multnomah County	5530 SE 72nd Ave., Portland Monday-Thursday 3-7 p.m.
Southwest Community Center	Multnomah County	6820 SW 45th Ave., Portland Monday-Thursday 3-7 p.m.
Multnomah County Library branches	Multnomah County	Click here for a list of sites

Client-Based Partners

Students, if you’re a current client of any of these organizations, please contact that organization to inquire about getting a free transit pass.

[ Click here to see a list of partners ]

Albertina Kerr
APANO
AYCO
Cairo PDX
Home Forward
INAKI Boys and Girls Club
IRCO
Latino Network
Metropolitan Family Services
Mt Hood Community College
Multnomah County Health Dept.
Multnomah Youth Commission
NAYA Family Center
Northwest Housing

Outside In
PBOT
PCC (Alternative programs) Youth
POIC + RAHS
Portland Community College
Portland Parks and Recreation
Santos Football Club
Self Enhancement, Inc
Snowcap
United Way
Urban League of Portland
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
YWCA

Partner agencies: Apply for fare

The summer 2022 partner applications period has ended. Please email Jon Coney at coneyj@trimet.org or call 503-962-2243 if you would like to participate in the pilot program next summer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a student get a free summer transit pass?

TriMet is partnering with community-based organizations across the tri-county area to distribute summer passes. Students should contact a community organization in their county to inquire about getting a free summer pass. See the list of Organizations and Counties above.

Who is eligible for the summer pass?

The pass is for high school age students who are transit-dependent and face barriers in accessing public transportation to get to school, work, activities, social or other community services, or other destinations during the summer.

What if a student is 18 or 19 years old and has recently graduated?

The student would still qualify to participate in the program through the summer if they meet the program criteria. Program participants should carry their student ID card as proof of eligibility.

Are all eligible students guaranteed a pass?

No. The Summer Pass Program has a limited quantity of 30,000 passes that have been divided across the tri-county service district.

What is the time period for passes being distributed?

Passes will remain available through summer 2022 until all have been distributed.

What happens if a student loses their pass?

All students must register their pass at myhopcard.com, which will allow them to get a replacement card that can be used immediately if their card is lost or stolen. If the student doesn't register their Hop card, it cannot be replaced. In this situation, the student could inquire about getting a replacement pass from a community-based organization in their county, but there is no guarantee of receiving a replacement pass as funding is limited.

Is this program open to students pursuing GEDs?

Yes. Students pursuing a GED, regardless of age, qualify for this program. Please note, any student participating in the Summer Pass Program may be required to show their student ID card when using the transit pass.

Questions?

Email Jon Coney or call 503-962-2243.

High School Access Transit ProgramSummer Pass (Pilot)