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MLU-3.2aAdvocate for a permanent, regional Youth Opportunity Pass and support the expansion of the program to include college students and residents in Communities of Concern

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Official description

Advocate for a permanent, regional Youth Opportunity Pass and support the expansion of the program to include college students and residents in Communities of Concern
(Full action name in the CAP)

The Youth Opportunity Pass (YOP) allows anyone 18 and under to ride transit for free anywhere in San Diego County. This allows youth to have unlimited rides on the bus, Trolley, COASTER, BRREZE, FLEX, and SPRINTER, operated by MTS and NCTD, respectively. The YOP program is currently in a pilot phase and is funded through June 2026. Regional partners on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors are exploring opportunities to expand the duration and eligibility of this pilot program beyond its current term. City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and Council President Sean Elo-Rivera are members of the SANDAG Board and will be a part of ongoing conversations regarding the future of the YOP.

Tasks

What are we doing?

  • Todo6/2026

    Transition YOP from a pilot program to a permanent program

What has been done?

  • Done10/27/2023

    YOP extended through June 2026

  • Done05/01/2023

    Original pilot period for YOP extended through June 2024

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Lead department

Measure

  • Council Prioritization Score

    73.48

Action Timing

Reduce GHG Emissions

Community Identified Action

  • Feasibility score

    3.7(1-10)

  • Equity score

    10(1-10)
Information updated 09/12/2024