GatewayGo Bulk Purchasing Order Form Special Metro Transit Card Will Connect Young People This Summer to Brighter Futures Through Jobs, Camps and Development Opportunities [ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 5, 2018] This summer, young people ages 13 to 25 can save big on Metro Transit fares as part of a new pilot program launched on June 1 in the St. Louis region. The Gateway Go Card will provide young people in the bi-state area with an easy and affordable option to commute to summer jobs, summer camps and other personal and professional development opportunities. The new program which runs through August 31, 2018, is a partnership between the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Clair County, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, , the St. Clair County Transit District, Bi-State Development and Metro Transit. Youth who provide proof of age using a driver’s license, birth certificate, state ID, school ID or passport, will be able to purchase transit tickets or passes at a 50 percent discount to ride MetroLink and MetroBus routes on the entire Metro Transit system. This pilot fare program uses a special version of the Metro Transit Gateway Card smart card, and young people will be able to load one-ride tickets, two-hour passes and monthly passes directly onto the Gateway Go Card at half the normal price. "This program is much more than just moving someone from Point A to Point B. It's about investing in the future of our region by supporting our young people, and making it easier for them to pursue new opportunities, no matter where they are or where they need to go in the bi-state area, " said John Nations, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bi-State Development. "With the Gateway Go Card, we hope to help area youth unlock their full potential and pave the way for brighter futures, better paying jobs and successful careers." “This special transit pass is a great option for young people so they can get to a job, to a job interview, get to summer school or a recreation center, visit their friends, go shopping, all at half price,” St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson said. “This is a wonderful way to give our region’s young people a little bit of a leg up, and at the same time, help us develop life-long transit riders.” "Sometimes, opportunities to travel throughout the city are not an option for some area youth," said Ken Sharkey, Managing Director of the St. Clair County Transit District. "The Gateway Go Card allows more young people to get around, grow and develop." The Gateway Go Card will be available at three locations: MetroStore – 801 Pine Street (near the 8 th & Pine MetroLink Station) Open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Metro Transit Access Center – 317 DeBaliviere Avenue (just north of Forest Park-DeBaliviere Transit Center) Open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gateway Info Bus – operating at local events, summer festivals and community centers Visit MetroStLouis.org/GatewayGo for a list of scheduled events. Upcoming events include: o Wednesday, June 6 | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Civic Center Transit Center
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GatewayGo Bulk Purchasing Order Form
Special Metro Transit Card Will Connect Young People This Summer
to Brighter Futures Through Jobs, Camps and Development Opportunities
[ST. LOUIS, MO - JUNE 5, 2018] This summer, young people ages 13 to 25 can save big on Metro Transit fares as part of a new pilot program launched on June 1 in the St. Louis region. The Gateway Go Card will provide young people in the bi-state area with an easy and affordable option to commute to summer jobs, summer camps and other personal and professional development opportunities. The new program which runs through August 31, 2018, is a partnership between the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Clair County, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, , the St. Clair County Transit District, Bi-State Development and Metro Transit.
Youth who provide proof of age using a driver’s license, birth certificate, state ID, school ID or passport, will be able to purchase transit tickets or passes at a 50 percent discount to ride MetroLink and MetroBus routes on the entire Metro Transit system. This pilot fare program uses a special version of the Metro Transit Gateway Card smart card, and young people will be able to load one-ride tickets, two-hour passes and monthly passes directly onto the Gateway Go Card at half the normal price.
"This program is much more than just moving someone from Point A to Point B. It's about investing in the future of our region by supporting our young people, and making it easier for them to pursue new opportunities, no matter where they are or where they need to go in the bi-state area, " said John Nations, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bi-State Development. "With the Gateway Go Card, we hope to help area youth unlock their full potential and pave the way for brighter futures, better paying jobs and successful careers."
“This special transit pass is a great option for young people so they can get to a job, to a job interview, get to summer school or a recreation center, visit their friends, go shopping, all at half price,” St. Louis Mayor Lyda Krewson said. “This is a wonderful way to give our region’s young people a little bit of a leg up, and at the same time, help us develop life-long transit riders.”
"Sometimes, opportunities to travel throughout the city are not an option for some area youth," said Ken Sharkey, Managing Director of the St. Clair County Transit District. "The Gateway Go Card allows more young people to get around, grow and develop."
The Gateway Go Card will be available at three locations:
MetroStore – 801 Pine Street (near the 8th & Pine MetroLink Station) Open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Metro Transit Access Center – 317 DeBaliviere Avenue (just north of Forest Park-DeBaliviere Transit Center) Open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Gateway Info Bus – operating at local events, summer festivals and community centers Visit MetroStLouis.org/GatewayGo for a list of scheduled events. Upcoming events include:
o Wednesday, June 6 | 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Civic Center Transit Center
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o Thursday, June 7 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. – North County Transit Center
o Friday, June 8 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – Emerson Park Transit Center
Organizations may request the Gateway Info Bus at their location by phone at 314-982-1500 or 618-274-1500 or by email [email protected].
United Way of Greater St. Louis is already using the Gateway Go Card to help young people in the St. Louis region connect to job opportunities this summer via Metro Transit. Through a public-private partnership with Ready by 21, the St. Louis Regional Youth Employment Coalition, and a generous $25,000 donation from Wells Fargo Advisors, the United Way purchased Gateway Go Cards for 435 young people who otherwise would not have affordable or reliable transportation to get to their summer jobs.
For more information about the Gateway Go Card, visit MetroStLouis.org/GatewayGo.
The Gateway Go card increases access to summer opportunities for young people ages 13 to 25 by providing half fare metro passes from June 1 to August 31, 2018. Organizations can purchase bulk monthly passes at the reduced rate for young people in their summer programs at a cost of $39 per month per youth. If you are interested in purchasing bulk monthly passes, please fill out the following purchase order form and email it to Whitney Wilson at [email protected].
Ideal Distribution Method
Distribution to organizational point person
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Gateway Info Bus
Program Information
Insert 2-3 sentences about the program(s) that the passes will be used for.
Organization Name Organization Name
Point Person Name Point Person Name
Point Person Contact Information
Phone Number
Number of Passes Requested
Number of Passes Requested
Requested Pass Month(s)
Insert the month(s) that you want the passes active for.
For example, July 1 to August 31.
Estimated Total Cost Insert Dollar Amount. Passes cost $39 per month per youth.
Preferred Payment Method
Check or Credit Card
Ideal Distribution Date Insert ideal date that you wish to have the passes by.
Company Name
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Thank you for completing the GatewayGo Bulk Purchase Order Form. Once fully completed, please sent it to Whitney Wilson via email at [email protected]. Based on the amount requested, you will receive an invoice. Bi-State needs to receive payment for the cards before being able to distribute them. If possible, please expedite the payment process as much as you can. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thank You.
• Your Gateway Go Card has very sensitive parts inside it—do not bend it or punch a hole in it, and be sure to take it out of your pocket when you do the laundry.
• Gateway Go Cards do not contain magnetic material, so they can’t be demagnetized.
• Keeping smart cards next to each other will not damage the cards. However, Gateway equipment may not be able to read your card when it’s next to another smart card. If this happens, simply separate your Gateway Go Card from the other card and tap it on the reader.
TIPS CARING FOR YOURGATEWAY GO CARD
NEED HELP?• Gateway Card Center
314.982.1500 / 618.274.1500 [email protected]
• Gateway Card Center Hours Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions MyGatewayCard.com
Hold your card on the Gateway reader. A Gateway menu will appear on the screen.
Select “Load Value” or “Load Passes.” Note that your card balance is also displayed on the screen.
Select the amount of cash value or the pass you would like to load on your card by pressing the corresponding button(s).
Insert your payment into the appropriate slot—cash (4a), coins (4b) or credit/debit (4c).
Hold your Gateway Go Card on the reader a second time to load your card. Wait for the confirmation indicating your card has been loaded.
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Purchase, load and check yourbalance at the MetroStoredowntown at 8TH & Pine.
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Better, Smarter Service
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GO FOR IT WITH GATEWAY Gateway Go Cards are part of Metro Transit’s new Youth Fare program, connecting you to opportunities for growth. A Metro route may be on your path to success, so grab your card and go for it.
Your Gateway Go Card is replacing your paper tickets, passes and transfers on MetroLink and MetroBus. It also frees up room in your pockets where your cash fare used to be—there’s no longer a need to carry exact change—your Gateway Go Card is all you need.
USE your card every time you ride MetroBus or MetroLink
To pay your fare, look for the Gateway reader on MetroLink validators and MetroBus fareboxes.
HOLD Gateway Go Card on the reader EVERY TIME YOU RIDE
STEP 2 USE YOUR CARD TO PAY YOUR FARE
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TAP HERE
WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION THAT YOUR FARE HAS BEEN PAID
• On MetroBus: Listen for the ding! Check the display screen to see that your card was accepted. If you hear several beeps, try again.
• On MetroLink: A single beep and green light indicates your card was accepted. Check the display screen for confirmation too.
• If your card wasn’t read correctly, tap again, holding your card against the reader longer.
• If you get a message that you have insufficient balance, reload your card.
Don’t get caught without valid fare on your card! Load it up before you ride.
WHERE TO LOAD• MetroStore—Located at 8th & Pine Street in
Downtown St. Louis • Ticket Vending Machines at MetroLink Stations and
some MetroBus Transit Centers
WHAT TO LOADYou can load a pass or cash value to your Gateway Go Card.
• Monthly Pass $39.00 Valid for unlimited trips on MetroBus & MetroLink for an entire calendar month.
• Cash Value Load any dollar amount. Your fare will be deducted for each trip.
One-Ride MetroBus $1.00 One-Ride MetroLink $1.25 Two-Hour Pass $1.50
Valid for unlimited trips on MetroBus & MetroLink for two hours. Transfers are included and automatically applied.
STEP 1 LOAD YOUR CARD
TRANSFERS ARE AUTOMATIC! Travel between MetroBus and MetroLink as many times as you like within two hours of your first ride. Your Gateway Go Card keeps track so you won’t pay a full fare for every trip. Your transfer fare will automatically be applied.
You have several options for checking the balance or expiration of a pass on your Gateway Go Card:
• Call the Gateway Card Center 24/7• Visit MetroStore at 8th & Pine• Check it when you tap on a Gateway Vending
Machine, Validator or Farebox• Log in to the Gateway Card Online Store
(pilot testers only)
STEP 3 CHECK YOUR BALANCE
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INTRODUCING THE GATEWAY GO CARDThe Gateway Go Card is an exciting new option to make it easier for young people in the bi-state region to take Metro Transit to get to where they need and want to go this summer.
It’s about connecting young people to more opportunities. Investing in our youth is important for the future of our region, and all of the partners in this pilot program are committed to improving the quality of life for young people in our community.
Program Details• Runs June 1–August 31, 2018• Available for youth ages 13–25• Transit fares are loaded to the Gateway
Go Card at half the normal price• Available fares:
- Monthly Pass ($39.00) - Two-Hour Pass ($1.50) - One-Ride Ticket ($1.00 MetroBus and $1.25 MetroLink)
• Proof of age must be provided—driver’s license, state ID, school ID, birth certificate or passport
Where can I get my Gateway Go Card?The cards will soon be available at the following locations, all easily accessible via Metro Transit:
• MetroStore 801 Pine Street Near the 8th & Pine MetroLink Station Open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Metro Transit Access Center 317 DeBaliviere Avenue Near Forest Park-DeBaliviere Transit Center Open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Gateway InfoBus at events, summer festivals and community centers Visit MetroStLouis.org/GatewayGo for a list of scheduled events Organizations may request the Gateway InfoBus at your location by calling 314.982.1500, 618.274.1500 or by email [email protected]
Providing our youth with access to transitTransportation is a vital link to jobs, schools, health care, healthy food options, and better wages. Working together, we can make it easier for young people to create new opportunities to pursue their dreams and to pave the way for successful lives and careers.
This program is made possible by a partnership between:City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Clair County, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, St. Clair County Transit District, Metro Transit and Bi-State Development
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