CollegePass

Easy and Affordable

CollegePass offers several benefits to students including:

• Reduced cost of parking and gas
• Automatic enrollment and peace of mind with reliable transportation
• Convenient transportation to school, work, and anywhere else.

Convenience

CollegePass utilizes smart card tap on technology making program administration and riding RTD a breeze. Students are issued their own photo ID CollegePass smart card, which can be easily replaced if the card gets lost or damaged.

Airport Transportation

All trips to and from the airport are included with the CollegePass.

How CollegePass Works

All participating colleges receive free Local, Regional and Airport bus and rail service. CollegePass is not valid on special services including but not limited to Access‑a‑Ride, BroncosRide, BuffRide, Rockies service, RunRide, and SeniorRide.

Participating Schools

• Anschutz Medical Campus
• Community College of Denver
• Metropolitan State University of Denver
• University of Colorado Denver
• Colorado School of Mines
• Naropa University at Boulder
• Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
• University of Colorado at Boulder
• University of Denver
• Escoffier Schools of Culinary Arts
• University of the Rockies

Step 1

Tap your card on a smart card reader every time you ride even when transferring.

Bus: Board the bus and tap your card on the bus smart card reader next to the driver. By default, your ride is logged at the highest service level available (Local, Regional, Airport). Tell the driver if you wish a lower service level.

Rail: Locate the rail smart card reader near the rail platform, press Local, Regional, or Airport service and tap your card on the reader.

Step 2

Listen for a tone and watch for a light.

Yellow Light: Card is valid. Please show your EcoPass to the bus driver or fare inspector if requested.

Red Light: Card is not valid. Use other form of fare payment or call 303-299-6000 for assistance. If you feel your card should be valid, please contact your card administrator.