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Eco pass

  Your ticket to ride


Fall 09 sticker


With the AS Eco Pass and Tower Card (SJSU ID card), SJSU students, staff, and faculty can enjoy unlimited rides on all Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Buses and Light Rail for the duration of the AS Eco Pass sticker.

When boarding a VTA bus, just show your validated Tower Card to the bus driver.

On VTA Light Rail, present your validated Tower Card to the fare inspector upon request.
 
In addition, the AS Eco Pass is necessary to access some of the student services provided by Associated Students and SJSU.
 

AS Eco Pass is also valid for: AC Transit buses (local fare credit only) when boarding at bus stops shared with VTA. These stops include Fremont BART station, and Great Mall transit center.

AS Eco Pass is NOT valid on:


ACE, Amtrak, BART, Caltrain, Highway 17 Express, Dumbarton Express, Monterey-Salinas Transit.

Outreach paratransit for students and employees with disabilities

 AS Eco Pass is also valid for Outreach paratransit service for SJSU students with disabilities who are unable to take bus or Light Rail. If you live in Santa Clara County, you can apply for eligibility through Outreach .


  How to get your AS Eco Pass?



  Instruction for placing your AS Eco Pass

The AS Eco Pass sticker must be affixed to the bottom left edge of clear plastic sleeve issued along with your Tower Card.

AS Eco Pass is not the same as Employer or Residential Eco Pass. Any other arrangement is not valid for boarding VTA buses and Light Rail. Please...

DO NOT affix the sticker onto the Tower Card itself - Image illustration
AS Eco Pass
AS Eco Pass
AS Eco Pass
DO NOT affix the sticker onto the Tower Card itself. DO NOT present the sticker separately from the Tower Card and the clear plastic sleeve. DO NOT use an ID window in a wallet in place of the Tower Card plastic sleeve. DO NOT put any other identification card, including the driver license, into the clear plastic sleeve in place of the Tower Card.

AS Eco Pass Transfer of the Eco Pass sticker or the clear plastic sleeve containing the Eco Pass to another person is prohibited.

The duration dates are printed on the AS Eco Pass sticker. VTA drivers and inspectors will not accept an expired or yet-to-be effective AS Eco Pass sticker.

Anyone who files a false claim report, alters, defaces, transfers, or duplicates the AS Eco Pass with the intent to evade the payment of any fare is in violation of California Penal Code 640. Violation of Penal Code 640 is punishable by a fine of up to $250 and/or community service.

AS or VTA may confiscate the AS Eco Pass and pursue claims or demands against, or seek prosecution of, anyone who duplicates, alters, or commits unauthorized use of the AS Eco Pass.


  Replacement Policy

Lost or stolen Tower Card and Eco Pass sticker
If your card or plastic sleeve is lost or stolen, go to the Tower Card window at the Student Services Center at 9th & San Fernando Streets to replace your Tower Card, and then visit Transportation Solutions Center to replace your AS Eco Pass sticker.

AS Eco Pass replacement fee First time Second time Third time
With a police report $5 $50 no replacement
Without a police report $25

The replacement fee is not refundable if the original AS Eco Pass sticker is found.
 
Damaged Eco Pass sticker If your AS Eco Pass sticker is damaged, but it is still identifiable as a current sticker, you may be able to obtain a replacement sticker at no cost. Bring the remaining portion of your sticker to the Transportation Solutions Center and the TS staff will determine whether a no charge replacement can be issued

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