FREE UTA Premium Transit Pass

How do I get a pass? UTA Premium Transit Passes are available for FREE to any current Westminster College student, faculty, or staff who will commit to using alternative transportation at least four days per month. Instead of a separate UTA pass card, all Westminster ID cards issued after 8/25/08 (will have a UTA logo on the back) can be activated to work as a UTA Ed Pass. To get or activate a new Westminster ID card, please visit the Reception Desk in the Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center.

How do I get my Westminster ID card activated as a UTA pass?
You can activate your new Westminster ID card so that it will work as a premium UTA pass by visiting the Reception Desk in the Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center or the Cashier’s Window in Bamberger Hall. You will need to sign a commitment to using alternative transportation at least four weekdays per month OR pay $20.

When does the new pass expire?
All Westminster ID cards activated after August 21, 2009 will be good through September 14, 2010. Cards that were activated prior to August 21, 2009 are good until September 15, 2009.  Returning card holders will need to have their cards reactivated prior to that date. 

Can I continue to use last year’s pass?
Your UTA Ed Pass issued prior to August 21, 2009 is good until September 15, 2009. You may continue to use that pass until then. Beginning September 15, 2009 you will need to have to reactivate the UTA pass feature on your ID card. (See renewal instructions below.)

I activated my card as a UTA pass last year.  How do I renew it? Returning students and employees who activated their cards last year will need to renew for the coming year prior to September 15, 2009.  From a campus computer, log into WebAdvisor.  Click on the UTA Pass Renewal tab under User Accounts.  Follow the instructions there. 

Can I use my pass to ride TRAX and/or FrontRunner for free?
Yes. Westminster chose to upgrade to a premium UTA pass, so your activated Westminster ID will allow you to ride all UTA buses, TRAX, FrontRunner commuter rail, and express buses. The pass is NOT good on the ski buses.

Can I use my pass to ride the ski buses for free?
No, the pass is not an acceptable form of payment for any local ski bus services.

How do I figure out how which bus to take and when? UTA's website www.rideuta.com has an online Trip Planner. Just enter your starting and endling locations and time and it will generate your route options. You can also pick up maps and schedules at the Concierge Desk in Shaw.

Which UTA routes stop at campus?  UTA route 220 stops on 1300 East at campus and connects to the FrontRunner downtown and Highland Drive to the south.  Route 17 stops on campus along 1700 South and runs between the 2100 South Trax station and the University of Utah.  Find other nearby routes online at www.rideuta.com.

Where can I get a transit schedule/map?  These are available at the Concierge Desk in Shaw Student Center or online at www.rideuta.com.

What if I don’t chose to sign the alternative transportation commitment? Can I still get a pass?
Yes, for a $20 fee. The College has chosen to provide free passes as an incentive for using alternative transportation. This is one method to help Westminster reduce its parking pressure and greenhouse gas emissions.

Will UTA have access to my personal information?
No. Other than being able to identify you has a Westminster pass holder, UTA will not be able to track you or your travels.

What if I lose my activated Westminster ID?
Please notify staff at the Eccles Center desk as soon as possible. You will need to pay for a replacement ID and reactivate the UTA pass feature.

Why isn't my card working? If your card is getting a red light when tapping on/off the buses or Trax, submit your problem to UTA using the attached form. UTA drivers are instructed to let you ride even if the card isn't functioning properly.