CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION NEWS RELEASE 2800 BERLIN TURNPIKE P.O. BOX 317546 NEWINGTON CONNECTICUT, 06131-7546

FOR RELEASE: August 24, 2017

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE: (860) 594-3062 FAX: (860) 594-3065 WEB SITE: www.ct.gov/dot

   The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), in conjunction with the University of Connecticut (UConn) and Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU), today announced the launch of the U-Pass CT program. Students at participating schools can ride public buses and trains within Connecticut by using their U-Pass and showing their valid student ID.

   The U-Pass CT program is primarily funded through a $20 per semester student fee assessed by each of the 15 participating schools.

   Students are encouraged to contact their school to get the U-Pass. Additional information is also available at www.ctrides.com/u-pass.

   Schools participating in the U-Pass program include: UConn (Storrs, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury), Asnuntuck Community College, Capital Community College, Gateway Community College, Housatonic Community College, Manchester Community College, Middlesex Community College, Norwalk Community College, Three Rivers Community College, Tunxis Community College, Central CT State University and Southern CT State University.