Transportation Information

On behalf of the Larkspur School District Board of Trustees, I would like to take this opportunity to share a few exciting details about our transportation program for the 2008/2009 school year. We are pleased to continue our relationship with Marin Transit and will once again offer Golden Gate Transit bus service to our students.

In an effort to allow all students access to public transit, Larkspur School District will once again offer families a subsidy on Youth Tickets and the Marin Youth Pass which serve all local routes. This includes route 117 serving Neil Cummins/ Hall Middle / San Clemente Park and route 22 serving Hillview / Larkspur / Corte Madera and route 221, the Twin Cities Shuttle. You can check the following links to view the local Marin Routes or look at the Neil Cummins / Hall Schedule for 08-09.

If you are a parent of a student and would like to take advantage of this opportunity, you may purchase Youth ticket booklets or the Marin Youth Pass at a 50% discount. If you are a family of two or more student riders, each additional Youth Pass can be purchased at a 60% discount. Below you will find additional information and a pricing summary of our transportation program:

Purchase Options	Purchase Details	Benefits
Purchase Youth Tickets at a 50% discount.	Booklets are sold in increments of 20. One ticket is good for a one-way fare. Each ticket costs $1.00. With the 50% subsidy: 20 tickets will cost $10.00	An excellent option for students who do not ride to and from school daily.
Purchase the  6-month Youth Pass.	The Fall/Winter Pass will be valid from Monday, August 18, 2008 through February 28, 2009. The Spring/Summer Pass will be valid from Sunday, February 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009. The Fall/Winter Pass will retail at $175. If you are family with 1 student rider, your cost will be $87.50 (50% discount). If you are a family of 2 or more student riders, each additional pass can be purchased for $70.00 (60% discount). The Spring/Summer Youth Pass will retail at $175. Your cost will be $87.50 If you are a family of 2 or more student riders, each additional pass can be purchased for $70.00 (60% discount). 6-month Youth Pass stickers will be affixed to student IDs.	An excellent option for students who ride daily, but do not want to commit for the entire year.
Purchase the 12-month Youth Pass.	The 2008-09 12-month Pass will be valid from August 18, 2008 through August 31, 2009. The 12-month Pass retails at $350. With a $25 reduced rate and a 50% subsidy, your cost will be $162.50. If you are a family of 2 or more student riders, each additional pass may be purchased for $130.00 (60% discount). 12-month Youth Pass stickers will be affixed to student IDs.	An excellent option for students who will ride daily the entire year.

 

Youth tickets and the Marin Youth Pass can be purchased in the offices of both Neil Cummins and Hall Middle starting August 18. 

You can download the Marin Transit Youth Pass Purchase Agreement HERE and return them to the Neil Cummins or Hall offices.

Eligibility forms for FREE Youth Bus Passes are available in either English or Spanish.

Discounted tickets and passes will not be available unless this form is completed and on file in the Neil Cummins or Hall office. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kathy Lynch at klynch@marin.k12.ca.us or 415-927-6798 ext. 2251.

Youth Pass Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s).

Q.  Which bus routes will accept the Youth Pass?
A.  The Pass will be good on all Marin Transit routes including the local routes and Supplemental School Routes operated by Golden Gate Transit, the West Marin Stagecoach, and community shuttles such as the Twin Cities, Santa Venetia and Marinwood-Terra Linda Shuttles.  The pass will not be accepted on any Golden Gate regional or commute routes such as the 70/80 routes.

Q.  What if a student loses their ID with the Youth Pass sticker or it is stolen?
A.  If a student ID is lost or stolen, they would first need to obtain a new student ID from their school. Once they have a new student ID card, they will have to request a new Youth Pass sticker from the designated school program coordinator.  Students must be aware that there is a $30 replacement fee for a lost Youth Pass sticker through the first half of the six month period and $15 thereafter. This fee may be waived for stolen student IDs when students are able to document the theft with a police or school security report. Please note that only one replacement sticker can be issued per student per six-month period.

Q  What if my Transit Pass sticker is damaged?
A.  If a Transit Pass sticker is damaged due to wear (e.g., it went through the laundry by accident!), but it is still readily identifiable as a current sticker, students may be able to obtain a new sticker at no cost. Bring the damaged pass to your school program coordinator for a replacement.

Q.  What happens at the beginning of the school year before a student is issued their student ID?
A.  Schools may distribute temporary Youth Transit Passes which will be valid on Marin Transit buses for only the first 6-8 weeks of the school year after which time all student ID cards with photos should be available.  For the 2008-09 academic year, temporary passes will expire on October 31, 2008 and drivers will know that after the date of expiration, students must show their student ID card with a valid sticker in order to ride free of charge.

Q.  Who can I contact if I have suggestions, comments or other questions?
A.  Send your suggestions, comments or questions about the Youth Transit Pass program to Suzanne Chen-Harding at Marin Transit (contact information below).

Suzanne Chen-Harding

Marin Transit, 750 Lindaro Street, Suite 200, San Rafael, CA 94901

Tel: 415-226-0860 / Fax: 415-226-0856

SChen-Harding@co.marin.ca.us

Sincerely,

Andy Boone
Vice Principal
Hall Middle School